Obituary of Doris Shaffer

Doris M. Shaffer, 90, of Titusville, passed away Tuesday afternoon June 14, 2016 following a sudden illness. Doris was born on August 29, 1925 at Grand Valley, PA, a daughter of the late William and Doris Hickman Moore. She was married to Owen R. Shaffer, Sr. on June 5, 1943 at Chapmanville. He preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 1998. Doris was a graduate of Colestock High School, class of 1943. She had been employed by the Titusville School District in the cafeteria for a number of years. She returned to further her education and graduated from Venango Vo Tech in 1972 with her licensed practical nursing degree. She was later employed by the Titusville Area Hospital from where she retired. Doris was a member of the Breedtown Baptist Church and a member of the Diamond Homemakers Club. She was a former member of the Titusville BPW. She enjoyed watching birds, collecting porcelain birds, knitting, and being surrounded by her grandchildren. She was an avid homemaker in all respects. Doris is survived by two children; Owen R. “Dick” Shaffer, Jr. and wife Donna of Titusville, and L. Craig Shaffer and wife Carla of Tionesta; a daughter-in-law, Sue Shaffer of Titusville; 8 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; a sister, Norma Cairns of Hydetown; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Garold L. Shaffer; a grandson, Jason Shaffer; and a brother, William B. Moore, Jr. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. Titusville on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM and attend the funeral service at the funeral home on Saturday at 11:00 AM with Pastor Nathan Stein of the Breedtown Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be in Jamison Corners Cemetery. The family asks that memorials be made to the Breedtown Baptist Church Kitchen Fund.