Judy Jean Shaffer, 79, of Warren, PA, formerly of Russell, PA, died on Monday June 24, 2024, in the Warren Manor after a brief illness.
She was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on April 24, 1945, the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Charlotte Mae Thompson. She was the owner and operator of Kinzua Field and Stream, and a press operator and quality control specialist for Loranger Manufacturing.
Judy loved time with her family and grandchildren, yearly beach vacations, holiday gatherings, Sunday dinners, family camping trips, and picnics. Judy’s favorite holiday was Christmas when she could have all her family together to celebrate the holiday. She also enjoyed being in the sun, game shows, and her grandchildren’s events.
On July 18, 1962, in Geneva, Ohio she married Harvey D. Shaffer, and they spent 58 loving years together before he passed on September 6, 2020.
Judy is survived by her loving children, Laura Winslow and husband Andrew of Warren, Tammy Fiscus and husband Charles Jr. of Columbus, Ohio, Brenda Huntoon and husband Brian of Warren, Harvey L. Shaffer and wife Jillian of Scandia; 13 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; sister, Jane Cutright and husband Larry of Virginia Beach, Virginia, brothers, Billy Thompson and wife Sandy of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Jimmy Thompson of Clarion, PA.
In addition to her parents, and husband (Harvey), Judy was preceded in death by 3 grandchildren, Austin James Dean Shaffer, Scott Shaffer Fiscus, and Kayla Shaffer; two great grandchildren, Calista Fiscus and Farrah Fiscus; siblings, Louis Elliot, Kay Pohl, Sandra Champlin, Richard Thompson, Donald Block, and Geraldine Block.
Friends may call on Thursday June 27, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 am in the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Melissa McLean, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Warren, PA. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in loving memory of Austin James Dean Shaffer for MSS AJDS Scholarship Fund and mailed to 515 Kinzua Rd., Warren, PA 16365 or Bair Foundation, 2700 W 21st St. Suite 7, Erie PA, 16506. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.
Laura,
I’m so sorry for the of loss of your mom. May your memories guide you in the days ahead. Praying she is at peace as she is reunited with her loved ones.
Keeping you Andy and families in my thoughts and prayers. ️
Shaffer family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The good times will always be remembered. She’s at peace with her Harvey.
Dearest Laura and family, I’m so very saddened to hear about your Mom’s passing. May your precious memories of her carry all of you peacefully through your grieving process. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Bless you all.
To all of the family of Judy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Judy was clearly loved by all of you! She was truly blessed by her family, as you all by her. May happy memories be remembered going forward at all future family events.