Carrie E. Shaffer

Carrie E. Shaffer, 99, of Shenango Twp., New Castle passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness.

Born January 24, 1921 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Albert Will and Elva (Rolshaus) Will. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Leslie Shaffer, a son, Albert Shaffer, sister, Helen Mottle, and a brother, Chuck Will.

Carrie was formerly a member of the Greenwood Methodist Church and the Christ Gospel Church. Currently she is a member of Word Alive Church in New Castle. She played the organ and piano and taught Sunday School at all three. Carrie was an accomplished seamstress and cake decorator.

Survivors include a son, Tom (Jessilyn) Shaffer of Shenango Twp; daughter in law, Vicki Shaffer Zeigler of New Castle; three grandchildren, Leslie Ann (Mitch) Mills of Fairview, PA, Thomas J. (Micheleen) Shaffer of Poland, OH, Shawn Shaffer of New Castle; six great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter.

Per her wishes, there will be no services. A private interment was held at Harmony Baptist Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home, Ellwood City.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.