Rebecca Shafer obituary: Rebecca Shafer's Obituary, Dayton

In Memory Of
Rebecca Shafer
1916 - 2017

Obituary photo of Rebecca Shafer, Dayton-OH
Obituary photo of Rebecca Shafer, Dayton-OH

In Memory Of
Rebecca Shafer
1916 - 2017

Rebecca Shafer, age 101, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017.

She was born in Alliance, OH on January 20, 1916 to the late John & Anna Florea.

She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Karl F. Shafer and her 6 siblings.

Becky is survived by her children, Phil (Nancy) Shafer, Judy (Bill) Rizzo and Jane Brown; grandchildren, Mark (Pascale) Shafer, Julie (Jeff) Snyder, Annie (Steve) Chagachbanian, Syble Brown and Rebecca Brown; several step-grandchildren, Kenneth (Ginny) Craft, Jodie (Steve) Hineman, Wendy (Doug) Wilson and Jeff (Erika) Wilson; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Becky was a phenomenal cook and loved to entertain friends & family. She was very involved in the community over her lifetime.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date for the immediate family.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Hospice of Dayton & Walnut Creek Nursing Center for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Becky’s memory to the Hospice of Dayton or the charity of your choice.
Rebecca Shafer, age 101, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017.

She was born in Alliance, OH on January 20, 1916 to the late John & Anna Florea.

She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Karl F. Shafer and her 6 siblings.

Becky is survived by her children, Phil (Nancy) Shafer, Judy (Bill) Rizzo and Jane Brown; grandchildren, Mark (Pascale) Shafer, Julie (Jeff) Snyder, Annie (Steve) Chagachbanian, Syble Brown and Rebecca Brown; several step-grandchildren, Kenneth (Ginny) Craft, Jodie (Steve) Hineman, Wendy (Doug) Wilson and Jeff (Erika) Wilson; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Becky was a phenomenal cook and loved to entertain friends & family. She was very involved in the community over her lifetime.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date for the immediate family.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Hospice of Dayton & Walnut Creek Nursing Center for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Becky’s memory to the Hospice of Dayton or the charity of your choice.

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Kettering Chapel
3940 Kettering Blvd
Kettering, OH 45439
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Private Visitation
Kettering Chapel
3940 Kettering Blvd
Kettering, OH 45439
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Kettering Chapel (937-293-4141) is assisting the family

Kettering Chapel (937-293-4141) is assisting the family

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