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Reta Shafer Obituary

Reta I. Shafer Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Reta I. Shafer, 76, of Folcroft, on April 25, 2012. Reta worked for Strawbridge's and Kohl's Department Stores. She enjoyed going to Vegas and Hawaii. She was an avid Phillies fan and enjoyed going to Bingo. During the summer she spent time on her boat at Wildwood, NJ with her family and friends. Survivors: Loving daughter Kim Petrone; grandchildren Anthony, Joseph and Nikki; her great-grandchildren; Joey and Vinny; also sister Nancy Horton (Lee). Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Edward. Visitation: Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Monday after 9 AM at The Cavanagh Family Funeral Home, 301 Chester Pike, Norwood. Funeral Service at 11 AM. Interment Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill. Condolences: www.cavanaghfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Daily Times from Apr. 28 to Apr. 29, 2012.

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Pam K.

April 30, 2012

I'm very sorry to hear of Reta's passing. I bowled with her at Ridley Bowl for a number of years and later saw her at Kohl's many times. She was a very nice person - my condolences to your family.

April 30, 2012

Very sorry for the loss of your beloved mother.

God loves you.(John 3:16)

Sincerely,
JRWS-DELEWARE COUNTY

April 29, 2012

Dear Kim,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Reta was such a sweet person. I know she will be missed by so many. I hope you find peace in knowing she was so fondly thought of and how many lives she touched so kindly. I have such fond memories of her from down on Grant Road.
You and your family are in my thoughts Kim.

Take care,
Lynne Piccolo (Crowding)

April 29, 2012

Kim and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Reta was a wonderful person and will be missed but we have many happy memories of times spent with her.
Love,
Kathy & George

beverly schrepple

April 29, 2012

what a wonderful women reta was, always loved talking with her,so sorry for your loss kim, she was loved by many.

Linda Worrell

April 28, 2012

Kim and Family I am so very sorry for your loss. Reta(Nana) was the sweetest person to know. I had the pleasure of meeting her 13 years ago working at Kohl's, I loved to work with her I will miss her very much. It was a sad day when I found out! R.I.P Reta you will be missed<|3

April 28, 2012

Reta will be missed by so many people who loved her. I worked with her at Kohls she was a wonderful person and loved her family dearly.Diane H

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