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Leanna Schafer Obituary
Leanna C. Schafer, 98, of Eighty Four, died Wednesday, February 9, 2022.
She was born July 17, 1923, in Nottingham Township, a daughter of the late Lee Roy and Eva Bell Thomas.
Leanna was a homemaker and was a dealer for Tupperware for 35 years. She was a member of Thomas Presbyterian Church, Nottingham Farm Women, an 80-year member of North Strabane Grange, and served as Nottingham Township judge of elections for 50 years.
She enjoyed baking buns, embroidery and spending time with her family.
Surviving are three sons, Phillip (Sarah) Schafer of Eighty Four, Lee (Laura) Schafer of Eighty Four, and Thomas (Temmy) Schafer of Amity; two daughters, Cheryle (Tom) Walton and Teralyn "Terri" Schmidt (Barry Ford), both of Eighty Four; 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, with two great-great grandsons on the way; and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased are her husband, H. Arthur Schafer; three sisters, Eleanor, Virginia and Freda; grandson, Andrew; and great-great-grandson, Jackson.
Friends were received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, February 13, in Kegel Funeral Home, David P. Kegel, supervisor, 3560 Washington Avenue, Finleyville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 14, in Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330. Everyone please meet at the church. Interment will follow in Forrest Lawn Gardens.
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Renee Ledger
February 15, 2022
Thoughts and prayers for all of the family. Sorry for your loss Lee.
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Cathy and Bob Lydic
February 13, 2022
Phil and Sarah,
Our condolences on the passing of your mother/mother in law. Hugs from NC.
Janis Ross Stasiowski
February 13, 2022
You have my sympathy . May God comfort you & give you pease.
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