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Stephen Schaffer Obituary

Stephen F. Schaffer
Stephen F. Schaffer, 87, of Whitehall Manor, formerly of Northampton, died Thursday, August 8, 2013, in Whitehall Manor Senior Living. He was the husband of the late Lillian (Schmidt) Schaffer, who passed away in 2006. Born December 23, 1925 in Northampton, he was the son of the late Stephen and Johanna (Groller) Schaffer. Stephen worked as a meat packer at A&B Meats for over 30 years. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during WW II. Survivors: Son, Richard S. Schaffer and his wife, Carol Wikerd, of Whitehall; daughters, Denise (Sam) Schaffer and companion, Ray Wolf, of Egypt, Lynn, wife of Martin A. Donohue Sr., of Northampton, Kim, wife of Mark Kuntz, of Slatington, JoAnn Larkin, of Coplay; eight grandchildren, Christine, Drumond, Robbie, Collin, Holly, Kyle, Cortney, and Kelsey; three great-grandchildren, Taylor, Jake and Grace Lillian. Stephen was predeceased by a brother, Louis Schaffer; and sisters, Helen Csencsits, Dorothy Luisser, Jean Smith and Diane Cruz. Services: Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 14, at 10:30 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Family and friends may call Wednesday, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be presented to the At Home Health Services and Hospice, 4030 William Penn Highway, Easton, PA 18045.

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Published by Morning Call on Aug. 11, 2013.

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Susan Werner

August 12, 2013

Sam & Family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. May you hold your fondest
memories of him close to your heart.

Gary & Liz (Hoffman) Mann

August 12, 2013

Denise & Family,
Sending our deepest sympathies to you. May you find some comfort in the many memories you have to share.

August 11, 2013

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Eric & Pat Holencik

August 11, 2013

Denise,Lynn,Kim,and Joann, So sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Will always remember "small but mighty" and the ear piercing whistles and later the late night porch visits with him and your Mom.
May he rest in peace.

Bonnie (O'Brien) Schoeneberger

August 11, 2013

Denise (Sam), so sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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