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George Snyder¹

• Last Edited: 6 Feb 2020

• George Snyder married Sarah Wasson.¹

Sarah Wasson¹

• Last Edited: 6 Feb 2020

• Sarah Wasson married George Snyder.¹

Malcom Schott Shaffer¹

• Last Edited: 6 Feb 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Malcom Schott Shaffer was born on 18 February 1901, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Daniel Morris Shaffer and Sally Kathryn Shott.¹
• Malcom Schott Shaffer married Ethel Delilah Biting.³
• Malcom Schott Shaffer died on 21 February 1975, Hazelton State General Hospital, Luzerne County, PA, at age 74.^1,4,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Malcom S. Shaffer
  WEST HAZLETON - Malcolm S. Shafer, 74, of 6 1/2 E. Broad St., West Hazleton, died at 12:05 a.m. Friday in the Hazleton State General Hospital.
  Born in Shamokin, Feb. 18, 1901, Mr. Shaffer was the son of the late Maurice and Sally (Shott) Shaffer. He was a resident of Shamokin until he moved to West Hazleton 37 years ago. He was married to the former Ethel Bitting. Mr. Shaffer was a member of the West Hazleton Trinity Lutheran Church.
  Survivors include the widow, a daughter, Mrs. Betty Munie, West Hazleton; a son, Malcolm E. Shaffer, Fairless Hills, four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Olive Bogar, Harrisburg, and Mrs. George Manney, Shamokin. and three brothers. Charles Shaffer, Shamokin; Robert Shaffer, Pickens, S.C., and Elwood Shaffer, Grosse Point, Mich.
  Arrangements are in charge of the Krapf and Hughes Funeral Home, Hazleton.
  The News-Item (Shamokin, Pennsylvania), 22 Feb 1975, Sat, Page 2.²
  
• He was buried at Shamokin Cemetery, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Daniel Morris Shaffer¹ b. 20 May 1871, d. 20 Nov 1954
• Mother*: Sally Kathryn Shott¹ b. 28 Jun 1869, d. 12 Mar 1942

Ethel Delilah Biting^1,2

• Last Edited: 6 Feb 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ethel Delilah Biting was born in 1903.¹
• She married Malcom Schott Shaffer, son of Daniel Morris Shaffer and Sally Kathryn Shott.¹
• Ethel Delilah Biting died on 3 June 1975.¹
• She was buried at Shamokin Cemetery, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.¹

Malcom E. Shaffer¹

• Last Edited: 6 Feb 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Malcom E. Shaffer was born on 21 May 1929, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Malcom Schott Shaffer and Ethel Delilah Biting.¹
• Malcom E. Shaffer married Joan L. Miller.¹
• Malcom E. Shaffer died on 3 January 2015, Lubbock, Lubbock County, TX, at age 85.¹
• Online obituary:
  Malcolm Shaffer was residing in Lubbock TX. He went to be with the Lord peacefully in the night on January 3, 2015 at the age of 85. He was born on May 21st 1929 to Malcolm Schott Shaffer and Delilah (Bitting) Shaffer of Shamokin PA. The Shaffer's also had a daughter, Betty.
  Malcolm graduated in 1947 from W. Hazleton High School PA where he served as President of his class. He served in the US Army from 2/7/51 to 3/31/53. He later received a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Duquesne University. Mal was an Accountant by trade his entire life. He married Joan Miller and had 2 children Mark and Kerry Anne. Malcolm was a member of First Church of the Nazarene where he served on the church board and in many other ministries and capacities. Malcolm was married to Elda Lynn Stringer, on May 23rd 1986. They were married 28 years at the time of his passing. Malcolm had a truly wonderful spirit. An enchanting smile. He was loved by his children, cherished by his wife, admired and respected by all who knew him. His passing is a loss that cannot be measured.
  Malcolm is survived by his wife, Elda Lynn Shaffer of Lubbock, TX; His son, Dr. Mark W. Shaffer and wife Suzy of Monroe, GA; daughter, Kerry A. Nellist and husband Marc Sr. of Loganville, GA; Stepson, William Stringer and wife Karen of Lubbock, TX; and Stepson-in-law, Peter B. Utkin of Shelley, ID; Stepdaughter, Cheryl Stringer Molitor of Lake Havasu City, AZ; five grandchildren, ten step-grandchildren, and sixteen step-great grandchildren.
  Malcolm was preceded in death by Joan L. Shaffer and his stepdaughter Janene Lynn Stringer Utkin and sister, Betty Mumie of W Hazleton PA.
  Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Combest Family Memorial Chapel with interment to follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park.¹
  
• He was buried at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park, Lubbock, Lubbock County, TX.¹

• Father*: Malcom Schott Shaffer¹ b. 18 Feb 1901, d. 21 Feb 1975
• Mother*: Ethel Delilah Biting¹ b. 1903, d. 3 Jun 1975

Betty Louise Shaffer¹

• Last Edited: 6 Feb 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Betty Louise Shaffer was born on 15 May 1924, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Malcom Schott Shaffer and Ethel Delilah Biting.¹
• Betty Louise Shaffer married Lawrence Daniel Mumie, son of Daniel R. Mumie and Esther Staber, on 22 February 1945, Luzerne County, PA.²
• Betty Louise Shaffer died on 30 March 1992, Hazelton General Hospital, Hazelton, Luzerne County, PA, at age 67.^1,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Betty Mumie Betty L. Mumie, 67, of 50 Washington Ave., West Hazleton, died Monday afternoon at Hazleton General Hospital.
  Born in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Ethel (Evans) Shaffer.
  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, West Hazleton, and was also a member of the church choir.
  She was employed in the local garment industry, last working at Giessler Knitting Mill.
  Surviving are a son, Barry, Hazleton; a daughter, Mrs. Steven (Sheryl) Sterenchock, West Hazleton; a brother, Malcolm, Bath; and five grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
  The funeral will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. from Trinity Lutheran Church, West Hazleton. The Rev. Thomas Cvammen will conduct the services.
  Interment will take place in Shamokin.
  Friends may call Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Frank J. Bonin Funeral Home Inc., 542 N. Wyoming St., Hazleton.
  Standard-Speaker (Hazleton, Pennsylvania), 31 Mar 1992, Tue, Page 2.³
  

• Father*: Malcom Schott Shaffer¹ b. 18 Feb 1901, d. 21 Feb 1975
• Mother*: Ethel Delilah Biting¹ b. 1903, d. 3 Jun 1975

Lawrence Daniel Mumie¹

• Last Edited: 6 Feb 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lawrence Daniel Mumie was born on 3 September 1924, West Hazelton, Luzerne County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Daniel R. Mumie and Esther Staber.²
• Lawrence Daniel Mumie married Betty Louise Shaffer, daughter of Malcom Schott Shaffer and Ethel Delilah Biting, on 22 February 1945, Luzerne County, PA.¹
• Lawrence Daniel Mumie died on 16 May 1990, at age 65.²

• Father*: Daniel R. Mumie²
• Mother*: Esther Staber²

Daniel R. Mumie¹

• Last Edited: 6 Feb 2020

• Daniel R. Mumie married Esther Staber.¹

Esther Staber¹

• Last Edited: 6 Feb 2020

• Esther Staber married Daniel R. Mumie.¹

Charles Adam Shaffer¹

• Last Edited: 6 Feb 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Charles Adam Shaffer was born on 3 March 1904, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Daniel Morris Shaffer and Sally Kathryn Shott.¹
• Some sources record that Charles Adam Shaffer was born on 23 March 1904.²
• He married Ruth Howerth, daughter of Joseph Howerth and Sarah Burgess, on 14 May 1925.^3,4
• Charles Adam Shaffer died in August 1983, at age 79.¹

• Father*: Daniel Morris Shaffer¹ b. 20 May 1871, d. 20 Nov 1954
• Mother*: Sally Kathryn Shott¹ b. 28 Jun 1869, d. 12 Mar 1942

Ruth Howerth¹

• Last Edited: 6 Feb 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ruth Howerth was born on 27 March 1903, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Howerth and Sarah Burgess.¹
• Ruth Howerth married Charles Adam Shaffer, son of Daniel Morris Shaffer and Sally Kathryn Shott, on 14 May 1925.^1,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Sister Of Sunbury Woman Dies At 64
  Mrs. Ruth H. Shaffer. 64. of 136 Church St., Shamokin, sister of Mrs. Fred Hoffman, Sunbury, died at 5 a.m. today in the Doctors' Convalescent Home, Selinsgrove. She had been in ill health the last tree years and in the nursing home since last month.
  She was born in Shamokin Mar. 27, 1903, a daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah Burgess Mowerth. Her father was former superintendent of Shamokin schools. She was married May 14, 1925 to Charles A. Shaffer.
  Mrs. Shaffer attended Shamo kin schools and was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the women's guild and was a former Sunday school teacher.
  Surviving are the husband, two sons, Dr. Edward O. Shaffer, St. Paul, Minn., and Dr. Douglas H. Shaffer, Pittsburgh: five grandchildren, one brother, Herbert, Detroit, Mich; and two sisters, Mrs. Hoffman, Sunbury, wife of County Commissioner Fred E. Hoffman, and Mrs. Donald Coleman, Melrose, Mass.
  Services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Farrow funeral home, Shamokin. with burial in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Shamokin. Friends will be received at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday until time of services.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 27 Sep 1967, Wed, Page 8.²
  
• Ruth Howerth died on 27 September 1967, Doctor's Convalescent Center, Selinsgrove, Snyder County, PA, at age 64.¹
• She was buried on 30 September 1967, at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.¹

• Father*: Joseph Howerth¹
• Mother*: Sarah Burgess¹

Joseph Howerth¹

• Last Edited: 6 Feb 2020

• Joseph Howerth married Sarah Burgess.¹

Sarah Burgess¹

• Last Edited: 6 Feb 2020

• Sarah Burgess married Joseph Howerth.¹

Dr. Douglas Howerth Shaffer¹

• Last Edited: 6 Feb 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Dr. Douglas Howerth Shaffer was born on 31 October 1928, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.²
• He was the son of Charles Adam Shaffer and Ruth Howerth.¹
• Dr. Douglas Howerth Shaffer married Caroline DeVal, daughter of Isadore DeVal and Marie Sega, in June 1952, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA.²
• Dr. Douglas Howerth Shaffer died on 5 January 2013, Williamsburg, VA, at age 84.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Douglas Shaffer
  October 31, 1928 - January 5, 2013
  Douglas Howerth Shaffer, of Williamsburg, VA succumbed to Parkinson's disease on Saturday January 5, 2013. He passed peacefully in his sleep. He was 84.
  Dr. Shaffer was born in 1928 in Shamokin, PA to Charles and Ruth (Howerth) Shaffer. He attended Carnegie Institute of Technology (now known as Carnegie Mellon University) and as an undergraduate was named the top ranking student in the College of Engineering and Science. He went on to earn his Master of Science degree the following year and graduated in 1953 with a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mathematics, specializing in Statistics. He was a member of Tau Beta Pi, Pi Mu Epsilon, Phi Kappa Phi and the Society of Sigma Xi.
  Dr. Shaffer began his teaching career as a part time instructor in the schoolís Mathematics department while pursuing his Master of Science degree and continued to teach there through the 1970ís. A position in the Research department at Westinghouse Electric Corporation during the summer of 1951 led to a career with the company as Manager of the Mathematics Department at the Research and Development Center in Pittsburgh, PA.
  In 1984, he received the Westinghouse Order of Merit ìFor his leadership in the corporate-wide emphasis of the use of statistics for measurable quality of products and services; for his unique skills in applying logical methods and means to solving problems in many hundreds of Westinghouse projects; for his exceptional talent as a teacher of statistics and effective communicator of technology through the Westinghouse Technology Talks program; and for the international recognition he has achieved as an expert in probabilistic fracture mechanics in nuclear applications.
  Dr. Shaffer retired from Westinghouse in 1991 after 37 years of service, but continued to work as a sought-after lecturer and consultant on the subjects of mathematics and management. At his retirement party, he quipped, "I'd like to thank my wife Caroline, who made it possible, and my children, who made it necessary."
  It was at Carnegie Tech that he met and fell in love with Caroline (DeVal) Shaffer. They were married in Pittsburgh, PA in 1952 and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in June 2012. They lived for much of their lives in the Borough of Edgewood, just east of the Pittsburgh city limits. In 1998 they designed and built their dream home in Williamsburg, VA and enjoyed an active social life in the Fords Colony community. In 2008, they moved to Patriots Colony, a retirement community in Williamsburg offering various levels of healthcare.
  Dr. Shaffer's lifelong passion was clocks. He assembled a thoughtfully curated collection of antique clocks and was always pleased to provide an informative tour of his collection. Many of his most cherished friendships blossomed and flourished as a result of a shared interest in clocks. Dr. Shaffer served as editor of The Bulletin of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, and was past president of the NAWCC. He has authored books as well as lectured widely of the subject of clocks.
  An avid reader, Dr. Shaffer enjoyed books, especially historical non-fiction, biographies, and mysteries. He loved listening to classical music and appreciated fine imported beer. Over the years he practiced calligraphy and took cooking classes in French and Italian cuisine. He loved to bake his own bread, brew his own beer and even dabbled in winemaking.
  Dr. Shaffer was known for his affable nature and wonderful sense of humor, and was devoted to family, friends, and colleagues. He will be remembered for being a mentor to many. Over the years he and his family have been delighted to receive letters of appreciation from fellow clock collectors, business associates, and former students thanking him for being a source of inspiration.
  Dr. Shaffer is survived by his wife, Caroline Shaffer of Williamsburg, VA; son, Urban Shaffer of Portland, OR; daughter, Aleta Shaffer of New York, NY and brother, Edward Shaffer (Nancy) of Maplewood, MN. Dr. Shaffer was appreciative of the many good years he had, and maintained a positive attitude throughout his days.
  No service is being planned at this time; memorial will be announced at a later date.
  For further information, please contact Aleta Shaffer: aletashaffer@mac.com
  Messages of condolence may be sent to:
  Caroline Shaffer
  C/O Patriots Colony
  6200 Patriots Colony Drive
  Spring House #5
  Williamsburg, VA 23188.²
  

• Father*: Charles Adam Shaffer¹ b. 3 Mar 1904, d. Aug 1983
• Mother*: Ruth Howerth¹ b. 27 Mar 1903, d. 27 Sep 1967

Caroline DeVal¹

• Last Edited: 6 Feb 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Caroline DeVal was born in 1930, Turtle Creek, Allegheny County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Isadore DeVal and Marie Sega.²
• Caroline DeVal married Dr. Douglas Howerth Shaffer, son of Charles Adam Shaffer and Ruth Howerth, in June 1952, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA.¹
• Caroline DeVal died on 23 November 2014, Williamsburg, VA.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Caroline Shaffer
  March 4, 1930 - November 23, 2014
  Caroline DeVal Shaffer, of Williamsburg, VA passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014. She slipped away quietly in her sleep on Sunday morning, in her bedroom at Patriots Colony, at the age of 84.
  Caroline was born in 1930 in Turtle Creek, PA to Isadore and Marie (Sega) DeVal. She was the third of four children and the only daughter. As a young girl, Caroline followed at her mother's heels, absorbing many old-world family traditions. She became an excellent cook, an expert seamstress, and was taught how to make lace by hand and play the mandolin by her doting Italian-American mother. When Caroline was nine years old, her younger brother Philip was born, and she couldnít have been more delighted; she cared for him as if he were her own child.
  One might assume Caroline would settle down and live a contented life as a wife and mother, but the DeVal family encouraged all of their children to be high achievers. After graduating from high school, Caroline attended Carnegie Institute of Technology, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.
  It was at Carnegie Tech that she met and fell in love with fellow student Douglas H. Shaffer, who would become her husband in June of 1952. In the early years of their marriage, Caroline and Douglas both worked at Westinghouse Electric Corporation; Caroline as a chemist and Doug as a mathematician. As newlyweds they especially enjoyed travel – whether it was a jaunt to Europe, a journey by train through the American West, or just taking the car out for a drive and choosing an unfamiliar route, the Shaffers shared a love of exploration.
  They settled in a century-old home on a tree lined street in the Borough of Edgewood, just east of the Pittsburgh city limits. Caroline elected to be a stay-at-home mother to their two children. While she is remembered fondly for baking cookies from scratch, sewing clothes and costumes, and patiently teaching her children to read, she was also a savvy real estate investor who accrued a modest portfolio of rental properties, and she did a bit of substitute teaching at the local high school.
  She would return to school, earning her Master of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh, followed by a certificate in Computer Programming. Caroline accepted a position as a programmer for the Allegheny County Court Systems, writing the code that created the framework for the County's court records as they made the transition from paper records to computers.
  Upon retirement, Caroline continued to travel with Douglas to many far-off destinations. They explored Alberta, Canada, Quito, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, took a river cruise through Central Europe, a tour of Russia, and trips to New Zealand and Japan. Perhaps their most memorable trip was to Northern Italy, where Caroline traced her family history in the Lake Garda region, meeting a number of relatives from both her motherís and fatherís sides of the family.
  In 1998 Caroline and Douglas designed and built their dream home in Williamsburg, VA. They enjoyed an active social life in the Fords Colony community, and enrolled in classes at the Christopher Wren Association at the College of William and Mary. In 2008, they moved to Patriots Colony, a retirement community in Williamsburg offering various levels of healthcare.
  Caroline was frequently complimented for her luminous skin, but she also had a very fine mind, and approached much of her life with an engineerís sensibility. She devised ingenious ways of fixing things, adapting tools, repurposing household items, and reconfiguring recipes. When her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, she immersed herself in learning all she could about cognitive neuroscience, and devoted her life to his care. Though she lost her beloved Douglas in 2013, they were able to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary together in June 2012.
  Many who knew her during the last few years of her life cherished her laughter, her sweet and occasionally stubborn nature, and her sense of humor. She never lost her love of singing and dancing, and had a remarkable recollection of song lyrics.
  She is survived by her daughter, Aleta Shaffer of New York, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband Douglas Shaffer, her son Urban Shaffer, and her brothers Eugene DeVal, John DeVal, and Philip Deval.
  Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, 1-800-272-3900 http://www.alz.org.²
  

• Father*: Isadore DeVal²
• Mother*: Marie Sega²

Urban Shaffer¹

• Last Edited: 6 Feb 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Urban Shaffer was the son of Dr. Douglas Howerth Shaffer and Caroline DeVal.¹
• Urban Shaffer died before 23 November 2014.²

• Father*: Dr. Douglas Howerth Shaffer¹ b. 31 Oct 1928, d. 5 Jan 2013
• Mother*: Caroline DeVal¹ b. 1930, d. 23 Nov 2014

Isadore DeVal¹

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• Isadore DeVal married Marie Sega.¹

Marie Sega¹

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• Marie Sega married Isadore DeVal.¹

Stillborn son Shaffer¹

• Last Edited: 6 Feb 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Stillborn son Shaffer died on 17 January 1934, Shamokin State Hospital, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was born on 17 January 1934, Shamokin State Hospital, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was buried on 18 January 1934, at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Charles Adam Shaffer and Ruth Howerth.¹

• Father*: Charles Adam Shaffer¹ b. 3 Mar 1904, d. Aug 1983
• Mother*: Ruth Howerth¹ b. 27 Mar 1903, d. 27 Sep 1967

Joan L. Miller¹

• Last Edited: 6 Feb 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Joan L. Miller married Malcom E. Shaffer, son of Malcom Schott Shaffer and Ethel Delilah Biting.¹
• Joan L. Miller died before 3 January 2015.¹