It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Helen M. Shaffer of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, born in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 98, on March 18, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Clarence B. Metzler and Margaret L. Metzler (Honsaker); her stepmother Dorothy Metzler; her siblings, Lois Unruh-Nye, Paul H. and L. C. "Red" Metzler; and her half-brother Richard Metzler.

She is survived by : her husband Richard E. "Dick" Shaffer; and her daughters, Cheryl Mickley (Gary) of Gettysburg, Elaine Haydt (Glen) of Weatherford, TX, Colleen Simpson (Dean) of Orrtanna, PA and Joan McManness (Ed) of Lancaster, PA. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials to the Adams Rescue Mission or Bethel Mennonite Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Monahan Funeral Home