Patricia A. Schaeffer

Patricia A. Schaeffer

Patricia A. Schaeffer, 83, of Auburn, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 18th, at home surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer.

Born in Salamanca, NY on September 18, 1942, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Blackshake) and Walter Jimerson.

She was the widow of Richard D. "Dick" Schaeffer who died in 2011.

She was a 1960 graduate of Salamanca High School and was formerly employed at Alpha Mills.

She was a member of Faith UCC, Landingville and the Landingville Fire Co.

She is survived by four children: Luanne Columbo, wife of Bret, Auburn, Karyn Owens, wife of Keith, Auburn, Steve "Chief" Schaeffer & his companion, Krista Columbo, Schuylkill Haven, & David Schaeffer, husband of Kim; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; nieces & nephews.

In addition to her husband, she is also preceded in death by her siblings: Geraldine Fenstermacher, Tessie Snow, & Lester Jimerson.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc. on Tuesday, February 24 at 11 am with Pastor Jim Fidler officiating.

A visitation for family and friends will be held prior from 9:30 am until the time of the service.

The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions to American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown MD 21741.

Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc, Schuylkill Haven has been entrusted with the arrangements.