Ferne M. Shaffer

Ferne M. Shaffer, 101, of Alum Bank, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Ferne was born in Pleasantville on August 3, 1924, daughter of the late Roy and Midge (Walker) Mock.

On June 30, 1943, she married her husband Robert L. Shaffer, who preceded her in death on January 27, 2002.

She is survived by son- Dennis P. husband of Bonnie (Felton) Shaffer, of Willow Street, PA; daughter- Vicki L. wife of Larry Walters, of Herndon, VA; three grandchildren: Jennifer (Rob Harris), Rodney, Roxanne (Jonathan Purdy); three great-grandchildren: Cole, Brock, and Nora Bell, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ferne is preceded in death by son- Wayne R. Shaffer, grandson- Randy, and siblings: Jay, Glenn, Arden, Mike, Doris and Jeanne. Ferne was the last survivor of her immediate family.

Ferne was a member at the Alum Bank Community Church, the church's Willing Workers Class and UMW. Ferne and her husband owned and operated Shaffer's Grocery store in Pleasantville from 1946-1953. She was a member of the Alum Bank Kitchen Band that performed on the Ted Mack Amateur Hour in 1958. She sang in the Church Choir and was the Church's Prayer Chain Captain since 2000. She played the piano and organ at church, funerals, weddings, and special occasions. She graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1942. She volunteered at Old Bedford Village in the quilt shop, helped in the Pleasantville School Cafe and was the eldest member of the church and town. She enjoyed music, quilting, word searches, playing Sudoku, and giving music lessons.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 10-11 AM at Alum Bank Community Church, Alum Bank.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 11 AM at Alum Bank Community Church with Pastor Ethan Shearer officiating.

Interment will be at Bedford County Memorial Park, Bedford, PA.

A special thanks for visits and calls from neighbors and friends, and to the Gentiva Hospice Team for their great care.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Ferne M. Shaffer to Alum Bank Community Church: 208 Locust St. Alum Bank, Pa. 15521.

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.geiselfuneral.com/. Arrangements entrusted to Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Schellsburg, Pennsylvania.