Kay Schaeffer

Kay Margaret Schaeffer, 85, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, October 18th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Kay was born in Pottsville on January 19, 1940, a daughter of the late George H. & Beulah M. (Hubler) Bickel.

She was the widow of Jan P. Schaeffer.

Kay was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Schuylkill Haven. She also belonged to the Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens.

She is a 1957 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.

Kay worked as a teller at Schuylkill Citizens Savings & Loan and had also worked for Gordon D. Reed Insurance Agency.

Kay was a true people person. She loved going on walks and chatting with her neighbors. She enjoyed family gatherings and holiday celebrations. Kay could often be found reading and playing cards.

Kay is survived by her daughter, Jennifer K. Schaeffer & companion, Jeff Davis, brother, Dean Bickel, all of Schuylkill Haven, two sisters: Georgine Aungst, Hopeland, PA, & Linda Miller, wife of Melvin, Schuylkill Haven, and several nieces & nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Kay is also preceded in death by her sisters, Patricia Sterner & Joyce Shollenberger.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 23rd at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc. in Schuylkill Haven with Rev. Mark Dewald officiating. A viewing will be held from 9:30 AM until the beginning of the service. Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.

The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions to Mark R. Shollenberger Scholarship Fund, c/o Pine Grove Area School District, 103 School St., Pine Grove, PA 17963 or St. John's UCC, 121 E Main St. Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.