Marga Shaffer

Marga Shaffer, 75, of Worthville, died Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Punxsutawney Hospital following an illness.

Born on October 23, 1946 in Brookville, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Marjorie Mitchell Kroh.

She was a 1964 graduate of Brookville High School and was of the Methodist faith.

On April 17, 1965 in Coolspring, she married Richard L. Shaffer. He survives.

Prior to her retirement she had worked numerous jobs throughout the years. For a time she had been employed with Sheetz as manager at  both the Brookville and Punxsutawney stores, as well as at the Jefferson County Public Defender’s Office.

Always active, she was a member of “Silver Sneakers” and was the secretary for Oliver Township Fire Department.

She enjoyed reading, cooking, traveling and going for car rides. But what brought her the most joy was spending time with her family, especially time spent with her grandchildren.

Her survivors include her husband Richard; her son, Thomas (Kelly Lynn) Shaffer; her daughter, Mollie (Matthew) Caun; her brother, Paul Kroh; her sister, Jennie (Clifford) Reinard; her step- sister, Paula (Ken) McKinney; and her grandchildren, Gage and Ty Shaffer and Benjamin and Luke Caun; as well as numerous extended family members.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Libby Luther.

There will be no public services held. A private family viewing and prayer service will be held Friday, January 28, 2022 at Furlong Funeral Home, 50 Broad St., Summerville, Pa.

Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Knoxdale, Jefferson County.

In lieu of flowers her family suggests donation be made to either Brookville YMCA or Oliver Township Fire Company.

Family and friends may leave online condolences, light a memorial candle, share a memory and obtain addition information by visiting www.furlongfuneralhome.com.