Vera T. Schaffer

Vera T. (Lorah) Schaffer , 95, of White Street, Bowmanstown, died Wednesday evening, October 30, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  She was the wife of the late Marshall C. Schaffer who passed in 2006.  Born in Bowmanstown, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Florence (Snell) Schaffer.

Vera was employed as a seamstress by the former Helmer Manufacturing, Bowmanstown, for over 35 years until retiring.  She was a longtime member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bowmanstown, where she was instrumental in the Project Tuesday Group.  An original Charter Member of the Bowmanstown Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary, she spent years cooking, and participating in bazaars, and fundraisers.  She was a member of the I.L.G.W.U.  Vera enjoyed caring for her flower gardens, and attending dinner theater bus trips.

Survivors: Daughter-in-law, Ursula Schaffer of Palmerton.  2 grandchildren, Kim, and Trevor.  Great-granddaughter, Miranda.  Sisters, Berdean Frey of Kunkletown, Ruthann Breiner of Lehighton.  Brother, Elden and wife Mary Lorah.  Numerous nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by a son, Marshall T. Schaffer, sisters, Dolores Williams, Millicent Lilly, Christine Kroboth, and, brothers, Gerald, Aladore, and a great-granddaughter, Avery.

Services: Graveside Services at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 11, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Fireline Road, Bowmanstown, PA 18030.  Arrangements are by Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071.  Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com .

Contributions: May be made in her memory to the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.