Delores I. Shaffer, 93 of Elderberry Court, formerly of Aliquippa, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018, while under the compassionate care of the staff at West Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 16, 1925 in Oliver Township, Jefferson County, PA, daughter of the late Preston S. and Elva Pearl (Byerly) Hoch.
Delores was a retired employee of Giant Eagle where she enjoyed many years in her service as a cashier. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of life; and in her leisure tended to flower garden and also crocheted.
In addition to her parents, Delores was preceded in death by her husband: William J. Shaffer; three children: infant son Gerald Shaffer; daughter C. Joan Young; son Donald R. Shaffer; and three brothers: Jay, Wayne and Clarence “Whistle”.
Delores is survived by eight grandchildren and their spouses: Melinda (Robin) Schenk, Carlisle, PA; Robert (Sue Roe) Young, Neville Island, PA; Diana (Steve) Frederick, Emsworth, PA; Christopher Young, Imperial, PA; Pete (Lyn) Shaffer, New Castle, PA; Mike (Samantha) Shaffer, Coraopolis, PA Lauren Shaffer; Billy (Melissa) Shaffer, Baden; eight great grandchildren: Megan, Hunter, Makayla, Emily, Olivia, Lilly, Madalyn and Olivia; her daughter-in-law: Laretta Shaffer, Aliquippa; nieces, nephews and extended family.
Friends will be received on Sunday, May 27, 2018 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester (adjacent to Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum). Private interment will be in the John F. Kennedy Memorial Garden. On line condolences may be offered at www.saul-gabauer.com
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