Mary Jane Shaffer

Mary Jane Shaffer obituary, Chagrin Falls, OH

Mary Jane Shaffer

Mary Shaffer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stroud-Lawrence Funeral Home on Dec. 12, 2025.
Mary Jane (Janie) Shaffer of Chagrin Falls passed away peacefully on December 12th, 2025. Born in Greensburg PA to Thomas and Margaret Rutter, Janie was part of a large family with three sisters, Clara, Dorothy (Dot), Margaret (Peg), and brother Thomas (Tom). Janie was preceded in death by her beloved husband Raymond (Dutch) Francis Shaffer both of Greensburg PA. Dutch and Janie gave life to and lovingly raised three children. The family moved to Lake Lucerne, Chagrin Falls, OH in 1976, where they attended Fellowship Bible church. She is survived by Bruce Raymond (Terri), Diana Margaret and Jeffrey as well

as grandchildren, Mathew J. Shaffer (Erin), Lindsay M. Walters (James) and Megan L. Shaffer and four great-grandchildren, Leah, Olivia, James and Benjamin.

Janie was known for her faith in God, her kindness and ministered hospitality and her stories that we called her Life lessons. Janie touched many lives throughout her life, and she will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life service will be scheduled in January; burial will be private.

In Lieu of flowers, please donate to: gettinggodsmessage.org Getting God's Message PO Box 167 Novelty, OH 44072

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Connie Shina

December 16, 2025

Janie was such an inspiration to me in our Wednesday morning Bible studies . She always started us off with an inspirational story , often a personal one. She was an amazing woman of faith and a spiritual mentor to me. She is with the Lord her savior now and forever.

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