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Dorothy I. Shaffer 1934-2025

Dorothy I. Shaffer, age 90 of Biglerville, passed away July 14, 2025 at home, surrounded by her family.

Dorothy I. Shaffer
Dorothy I. Shaffer

She was born November 25, 1934 in Fairfield to the late George and Ethel (Warren) McGlaughlin.

Dorothy retired from Mussleman’s, attended Bethel Assembly of God Church in Littlestown, enjoyed fishing and camping at Indian River and crocheting, but most of all, loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and family.

She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Donald G. Shaffer; children, Kathy Morrow, Wayne Shaffer and Kay Redding and husband, Donald, all of Biglerville; grandchildren, Matthew Morrow and wife, Jen, Micah Morrow and wife, Bekah, Aimee Worth and husband, Cameron, Michael Shaffer and significant other, Christina, Ryan Shaffer and wife, April and Cody Redding; 14 great-grandchildren and siblings, Eugene McGlaughlin and wife Maysie of Biglerville, James McGlaughlin (Margy Topper) of Gettysburg and Wanda Sheaffer and husband, Garry of Gettysburg.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Natasha Redding; son-in-law, Ken Morrow and sister-in-law, Jan McGlaughlin.

Professional services have been entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 S. Main Street, Bendersville, where a memorial service will be held on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 11 a.m.

A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of memorial service. Pastor Garry Sheaffer and Pastor Peter Yannotta will officiate the service.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the family. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit the funeral home’s website.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dorothy, please visit the floral store.


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