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Schaffner 60th Anniversary
DuBOIS - Keith and Marian (Thompson) Schaffner were married March 31, 1945, in a candlelight ceremony at the Falls Creek United Methodist Church.
The couple lives at 702 Creation Drive in one of the cottages at Christ the King Manor.
Keith Schaffner operated Schaffner¹s Furniture Store in Falls Creek, which had been operated by the Schaffner¹s since 1891, before retiring in 1997 after 50 years.
They have three children: Thomas Keith Schaffner of Treasure Lake, DuBois, Dr. Peggy Church of Wichita, Kan., and Dr. Sally Vogel of Pittsburgh.
They also have four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The Schaffners celebrated their anniversary at the Casa Marina in Key West, Fla.
More than 100 people from 10 states sent cards of congratulations to their winter residence at Venture Out at Cudjoe Key, Fla.
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(Obituary of Marian Schaffner: "Marian Etta Thompson Schaffner, 93, formerly of Falls Creek, Pa., passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Christ the King Manor. Marian was born on March 31, 1923, in Sheakleyville, Pa., to Rev. Homer Henry Thompson and Bernice (Campbell) Thompson. Marian graduated from Grove City High School in 1940 and Grove City College in 1944 with majors in English and French. She taught English in Coudersport and Brockway for three years. She married R. Keith Schaffner, and he preceded her in death in 2015. They were married for 70 years. She, with her husband, were owners and operators of Schaffner's Furniture Store in Falls Creek, a family-owned business for 109 years. She was past president of Falls Creek Women's Club and of the Jefferson County Women's Club and won the local Mrs. America contest in the 1960's. She had always been interested in genealogy and at age 81, she published two books, Descendants of Heinrich Schaffner and Descendants of Peter Wilson. Her talents of cooking, organizing, and decorating surpassed many, even at age 90! She is survived by three children: two daughters, Peggy Church (Tom) of Wichita, Kan. and Sally Vogel (Vic) of Lewisburg, Pa., and her son, Tom Schaffner of Treasure Lake, Pa.; her four grandchildren: Becky Phelps (Tommy), Julia Shetlar (Martin) both of Wichita, Kan., Chris Vogel (Jess) of Canonsburg, Pa., and Heather Williams (Steve) of Jacksonville, Fla.; her 10 great grandchildren: Abbey, Carley, Grant, Isaac, Eli, Alana, Harper, Lainey, Kade and Viviaan; her nephew, Neil (Libby) Shindledecker of DuBois and other nieces and nephews. Marian Schaffner was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Rev. Herb Thompson; and her sister, Ruth Shindledecker Davis. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016, from the Falls Creek United Methodist Church with her son-in-law, Rev. Tom Church, officiating. Burial will be at Morningside Cemetery in DuBois, Pa. Memorials may be given to Falls Creek United Methodist Church, PO Box 298, Falls Creek, PA 15840 or Christ the King Manor, 1100 Long Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801. The Goble-Baronick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.")
(Obituary of Keith Schaffner: "Schaffner, R. Keith, 96, the owner of Schaffner’s Furniture Store in Falls Creek, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Christ the King Manor. Keith was born February 8, 1919 in Punxsutawney, PA to Roy Cullen Schaffner and Zelda Domb Schaffner. He represents the fifth generation from Heinrich Schaffner, who came to America in 1816, and the third generation to own the furniture store - in the family for over 100 years. He graduated from Falls Creek High School in 1936 and Muskingum College in 1940. He was involved in many community organizations. Keith was a successful businessman, avid hunter and fishermen, talented musician, loving father, kind Christian man, creative grandfather, and fun great grandfather. People appreciated his warm smile. Keith Schaffner was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Joanna Baun, and his brother John Schaffner. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marian Etta Thompson Schaffner; his two daughters Peggy Church (Tom) of Wichita, KS and Sally Vogel (Vic) of Lewisburg, PA; his son Tom Schaffner of Treasure Lake, PA; his four grandchildren Becky Phelps (Tommy), Julia Shetlar (Martin) both of Wichita, KS, Chris Vogel (Jess) of Canonsburg, PA, and Heather Williams (Stephen) of Jacksonville, FL; his eight great grandchildren Abbey, Carley, Grant, Isaac, Eli, Alana, Harper, Lainey, Kade and Viviaan. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 11:30 am at the Falls Creek United Methodist Church. Mr. Schaffner’s son-in–law Rev. Tom Church and Rev. David Chin will officiate. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery. Friends will be received from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Tuesday, August 4 at the Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel, Inc. An additional hour of viewing will be held at the church Wednesday from 10:30 am until the service begins. Memorial contributions can be made to Christ the King Manor: 1100 West Long Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801 or Falls Creek United Methodist Church: 48 Church Street, Falls Creek, PA 15840.")
