Marilyn M. Shaffer

Marilyn M. Shaffer, 88, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at UPMC Altoona.

She was born Sept. 14, 1932, in Bellwood, daughter of the late Jay H. and Thelma (Wertz) Burns.

She married John E. “Jack” Shaffer June 10, 1955, in Bellwood. He preceded her in death Jan. 5, 2003.

She is survived by her sisters, Carol (Glenn) Miller of Bellwood and Jean Berkstresser of Cary, NC; four nieces and two nephews and their families; and her special dog, Abby.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Byron; a brother in law, Dennis Berkstresser; and nephews, Byron Miller and Stephen Miller.

“...