William R. Shafer

William R. Shafer, age 86 of Taneytown, MD, passed away December 4, 2023 at Carroll County Hospital. He was born June 27, 1937 in Bendersville to the late William H., Jr. and Marion G. (McCauslin) Shafer. He was widowed by his longtime companion, Ella Mae Itnyre in 2014. William retired from York Shipley before becoming the building supervisor for North Carroll High School and a member of the Westminster Moose and Littlestown Eagles. He was also a life member of the Yellow Breeches Anglers and Conservations.

He is survived by his son, William R. Shafer, Jr. and wife, Kathy of York-New Salem, PA, daughter, Brenda Riley and husband, Lindsey of Gettysburg, PA, step-sons, George Itnyre and wife, Tracey of Pleasant Hill, MO and Tom Niner and wife, Jennie of McSherrystown, PA, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and brother, Fred Shafer. William was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Shafer, Harold Shafer and Robert Shafer and sisters, Shirley Baker, Lorraine Shafer and Joleen Auchey.

Professional services have been entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Fletcher Funeral Home, 254 E. Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. A second viewing will be held at Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 S. Main Street Bendersville, PA 17306 on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 11:00am until time of funeral service at 1:00pm. Pastor David Schafer will officiate the service. Interment will be in the Bendersville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Yellow Breeches Anglers PO Box 1, Boiling Springs, PA 17057, for handicapped and disabled anglers. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit DuganFH.com.