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Richard Schaeffer Obituary

Richard L. Schaeffer, 74, of Allentown, died Friday, Oct. 26. He was the husband of late Sandra L. Schaeffer.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Oliver and Catherine (Kincaid) Schaeffer, and was an Army veteran.
Surviving are two sons, Michael A., and his wife, Eleanor, of New Tripoli, and Thomas J., and his wife, Lisa; two daughters, Karen L., wife of Michael Kelly, and Lori A. Schaeffer-Jones, and her husband, Ian Jones; a brother Irwin, and his wife, Eleanor; a sister, Catherine Staples; and five grandchildren.

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Published by Times News on Oct. 29, 2012.

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Tom and Alicia Kish

October 28, 2012

Dick was a wonderful neighbor who always had a smile to share. We send our deepest condolences to the entire family.

October 28, 2012

I was so sorry to hear about Dick. I was a former Cetronia neighbor and good friends with Cathy (please contact)me. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lynnette (Eyer) Altieri

Lori Vecchio

October 28, 2012

So very sorry for your loss. Our prayers to you all.

Al & Mary Heintzelman

October 28, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Schaeffer family in this time of sorrow. May you find peace and comfort in knowing family and friends our thinking about you and we all will truly miss Dick.

October 28, 2012

Dick, You'll be missed. You were a good neighbor and good friend. I'll miss that smile and hand wave with a friendly " Howdy do ". You were a bright smile in this neighborhood. God bless you my friend. Your friend and neighbor Todd Hedrick.

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