Susan Shaffer Obituary

Age - 74

October 6, 2023

Davison, MI

"Susan Kay Shaffer, age 74, of Bloomsburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a brief battle of cancer on Saturday, September 16, 2023, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. She was a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg. Susan was born on Friday, September 24, 1948 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Burton Clarence, Jr. and Phyllis Jean (Spayde) Coombe. She graduated from the Bloomsburg High School in 1966. On September 30, 1967, Susan married the love of her life, Todd H. Shaffer. For many years, she was employed as a Manager by Bloom Naturally, Bloomsburg until recently. She enjoyed bowling, fishing, cooking, arts and crafts and solving any type of puzzles. She was a fun, loving and caring soul, going out of her way to do the best for anyone, always putting others first. She was a great party planner, and no one ever left the party hungry. She loved helping everyone at her job and in life. She had a passion for her job and was determined to help anyone with an ailment that walked through the door and always left everyone with a smile. She enjoyed any opportunity to spend time with her family. In addition to her parents, Susan was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Wayne Coombe, Sr. Survivors include her beloved husband of almost fifty-five years; Todd H. Shaffer of Bloomsburg, three children; Wendy Sue Shaffer of Bloomsburg, Mark Allen Shaffer and wife Stacy of Bloomsburg, Michael Todd Shaffer and wife Crystal of Bloomsburg, four grandsons; Brandon, Dalton, Anthony and Ethan and one great-granddaughter; Zoe, three siblings; Joyce Elaine Beaver and husband Charles of Berwick, Dale Burton Coombe, Sr. and wife Donna of Danville, Glen Howard Coombe and wife Carol of Bloomsburg and a sister-in-law, Donna Coombe of Bloomsburg. A time of Visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Allen Funeral Home, Inc. 745 Market at Eighth Street, Bloomsburg. Funeral Services will begin on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Allen Funeral Home, Inc. with Pastor Caleb Fritz, officiating. "

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