Rowena J. Shaffer
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Rowena J. Shaffer, 76, Gardners, died peacefully November 15, 2019 at Chapel Pointe Nursing Home, Carlisle. Rowena was born July 27, 1943 in Gettysburg to the late Guy "Pinky" and Myrtle (Nailor) Beamer. She loved raccoons and gardening. Rowena was a member of Idaville United Brethren in Christ Church.
She was married to Matthew D. Shaffer, for 47 years, before his death in 2008. She is survived by daughters, Leanna L. Comfort (Ronald) of FL, Michelle N.L. Shaffer (Elizabeth Honstine) of Carlisle and Victoria F.L. Jones (Kyle) of Phoenixville, PA; son, Timothy L. Shaffer of FL; sisters, Lucinda Packard of Chambersburg and Francene Gantz of Gardners and granddaughters, Aleigha Roberts (Fielder) of GA and Eleanor Jones of Phoenixville.
Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 South Main St., Bendersville. A Viewing will be held from 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday, November 19 at Dugan Funeral Home. Services will be held at 12 PM on Wednesday, November 20 at the funeral home with Rev. Ken Keller officiating. A Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Wenksville Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in Rowena's memory to Laurel Mission, 77 Cedar Chapel Road, Big Laurel, KY 40808. Online condolences at DuganFH.com.