Ralph M Shaffer, age 87, of Chambersburg PA, passed away at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Born October 6, 1939 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Joseph M. and Mary Bumbaugh Shaffer.
A dedicated worker, Ralph worked as a carpenter for many years. Prior to his illness Ralph enjoyed watching old western TV shows and movies.
Ralph was preceded in death my is loving wife of 65 years, Mary Beaston Shaffer, whom he married on October 26, 1959. He is survived by his son Melvin (Gary) of Bridgeville, DE; and his siblings Leah (Dan) Kipe of Chambersburg, Donna Kaye (Frankie) Hobbs of Chambersburg, Roger Shaffer of Chambersburg, and Donald Shaffer of Pond Bank. He is also survived by his sisters in law, Irene Beaston of Chambersburg and Kathleen Beaston of Fayetteville, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his siblings Esther Yeager, David Shaffer, Richard Shaffer, John Shaffer, Dan Shaffer and Kenneth Shaffer.
Funeral services will be private. Interment will be at a later date at Park Lawns Memorial Gardens.
The family would like express their sincerest thanks to the staff at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation Center, and the hospice staff for their outstanding care.
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