Rowena J. Shaffer

Rowena J. Shaffer, age 76 of Gardners, died peacefully Friday, November 15, 2019 at Chapel Pointe Nursing Home in Carlisle. Rowena was born Tuesday, July 27, 1943 in Gettysburg, the daughter of 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. Rowena is survived by three daughters, Leanna L. Comfort (Ronald) of Miramar, FL, Michelle N.L. Shaffer (Elizabeth Honstine) of Carlisle and Victoria F.L. Jones (Kyle) of Phoenixville, PA; one son, Timothy L. Shaffer of Navarre, FL; two sisters, Lucinda Packard of Chambersburg and Francene Gantz of Gardners and two granddaughters, Aleigha Roberts (Fielder) of Atlanta, GA and Eleanor Jones of Phoenixville. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 South Main Street, Bendersville. A Viewing will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 19 at Dugan Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 20 at Dugan Funeral Home with Reverend Ken Keller officiating. A Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Wenksville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Rowena’s memory to Laurel Mission, 77 Cedar Chapel Road, Big Laurel, KY 40808.