Arleen M. Schaffer

Arleen M. Schaffer obituary, Crafton, PA

Arleen M. Schaffer

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Arleen Schaffer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schepner-McDermott Funeral Home, Inc. - Crafton on Feb. 4, 2026.
Arleen M. Schaffer, of Crafton Pa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Adelaide Schmidt. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Schaffer. Loving mother of Susie McGrath, David (Vikki) Kertes, Karen Pritchard, and Kimberly McCreery; step-mother of Debbie (Ed) Larbig, David Schaffer, Donald Schaffer, and the late Douglas Schaffer; grandmother of Tracy (Brandon) Nickel, Tiffany (Brian) Wink, John McGrath, Jessica McGrath, Jamie (Matthew) Mastrofrancesco, Joshua (Allyson) Kertes, Carissa McCreery, Casey McCreery, Mallery (Justin) Fascetti and Doug Schaffer. Arleen is also survived by 10 great grandchildren and her brothers James Schmidt and Michael Schmidt.

Arleen enjoyed babysitting her Grandchildren, crafting, sewing and spending time with family and friends at their camp in Ridgeway Pa.

Celebration of Arleen's Life will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 2-6 PM at SCHEPNER-McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Noble Avenue, Crafton with a Memorial Service to follow at 6 PM.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

28

Service

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Schepner-McDermott Funeral Home, Inc.

165 Noble Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15205

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