Ann H. (Hadesty) Shaffer

Ann H. Shaffer, 82, of North Spring Street, Everett, PA; passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at home.  She was born on July 16, 1935 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania; a daughter of the late John and Berneice (Smith) Hadesty.  On April 19, 1958 in the Bedford Presbyterian Church she was united in marriage to Daniel D. Shaffer, Jr.

Along with her husband of fifty-nine years she is survived by two sons Daniel D. Shaffer III married to Kathleen (Swope), Hollidaysburg, PA and John H. Shaffer, Everett, PA; four grandchildren Daniel D. Shaffer IV, Alexander M, Shaffer married to Bryanna, Bradley A. Shaffer and Brendan N. Shaffer; a brother George B. Hadesty married to Virginia, Cincinnati, OH.

She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Elizabeth Shaffer.

Mrs. Shaffer was a graduate of the Everett Area High School Class of 1953 and Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelors of Arts and Science in 1957.

Ann owned and operated Berneice’s, a gift shop in Everett for twenty-six years, carrying on a family business after her mother’s passing.

She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Bedford.  Ann was a member of the Everett Area Better Business Association (EABBA), Phi Mu Sorority and Penn State Alumni Association. 

She was an avid Penn State fan, attending games with her husband, son and grandchildren, and dedicated supporter of the Penn State Dance Marathon "Thon".  She also enjoyed arts and crafts, caring for the towns flower planters, golfing, motorhoming, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Ann served on the board of the Everett Free Library and also Bedford County Visitors Bureau.  She was a great supporter and promotor of our downtown Everett. 

Family and Friends may call at the Akers Funeral Home, Inc., 299 Raystown Road, Everett on Sunday August 13, 2017 from 2- 6 P.M. and on Monday, August 14, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service at the funeral home.  At the request of the family it will be a closed casket visitation.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel at Akers Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond E. Short officiating.

Burial will be held at Everett Cemetery.

If friends so desire memorial contributions may be made in memory of Ann to Bedford County Pink Ribbon Fund, 127 S. Juliana Street, Bedford, PA 15522 or Bedford County Home Nursing Hospice, 227 Hospital Drive Suite# 2, Everett, PA 15537.

Online condolences may be made at www.akersfuneralhome.com

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