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Roaring Spring
9:42 p.m., June 13, 2023, Peggy Shaffer quietly passed away in her sleep into the arms of her Lord, after a brief illness.
She was born June 14, 1946, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of William P. and Ethel Frederick Ritchey.
On Jan. 4, 1970, she was married to Donald Gene Shaffer in McConnellsburg, by Pastor E. Loy Garber.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years; a son, Mark A. Shaffer (Julie); a step-daughter, Sabrina K. Will (Joe); and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Ronald W. Ritchey; two sisters, Judith A. Ritchey and Sharon K. Minelli; and a step-daughter, Rebecca A. Hazenstab.
In 1964 she graduated from Central High School in Martinsburg.
She was employed by the Spring Cove School District for 41 years; the last 33 years as business manager and school board secretary. She was a lifetime member of the Curryville Church of the Brethren and served on various committees. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, and eating out.
A funeral was held Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the Curryville Church of the Brethren. Pastor Chris Heinlein officiated. Graveside Service will occur at the Dry Hill Cemetery in Woodbury.
Memorial Contributions in Peggy's name can be made to the Curryville Church of the Brethren (1535 Curryville Road (P.O. Box 5) Curryville, PA 16631-0005).
Arrangements by Stone Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc .; Woodbury, (www.stonefuneralhomewoodbury.com).
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