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Robert Schafer Obituary

Robert W. Schafer, 80, of North Versailles, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Root) Schafer; loving dad of Scott (Anne) Schafer and Kimberly (Paul) Dshuhan; special grandpa of Kailee, Ryan, Brennan, Samantha and Bryce; brother of Carol (John) Jarko, Ronald (Pat) Tatrai and the late John Schafer; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Schafer was a professional photographer, owning his own studios and capturing thousands of priceless photos and videos. He served his country in the Army and was a member of the Linway Church and Norwin Alliance Church. Friends welcome from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, 412-824-4332. Services will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Norwin Alliance Church, North Huntingdon, with military honors to follow. Interment will take place on Monday at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Visit us at www.alfierifuneralhome.com.

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Published by Tribune Review from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2015.

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January 15, 2018

i love you so much i wish you were in person with me. i love you alot. see you in 82 years.

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October 16, 2015

We love you!
Kim, Kailee, Ryan, Brennan, Bryce
Paul

I miss you Papap

Bryce Dschuhan

October 16, 2015

I love you Papap

Bryce Dschuhan

October 16, 2015

Bryce Dschuhan

October 16, 2015

Hey Papap, I love you and I want you to watch over me.

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Alfieri Funeral Home, Inc.

201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, PA 15148

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17

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Alfieri Funeral Home, Inc.

201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, PA 15148

Oct

17

Service

1:30 p.m.

Norwin Alliance Church

North Huntingdon, PA

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201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, PA 15148

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