Obituary

Doris C. Schafer, 73, of Hanover, PA, entered into God's eternal care Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the Gettysburg Lutheran Retirement Village.

Born May 14, 1936 in Covington, KY, she was the daughter of the late George and Louise (Myers) Jacobs. Doris was the loving wife of the late George W. Schafer who died August 27, 2006.

Doris was a member of the John Birch Society as well as the Creation Museum in Petersburg, KY. She loved spending time with her family, baking, and was always a good neighbor to those around her.

Doris is survived by six children, Emilie L. Shoemaker of Hanover, PA, Jennifer L. Strauss of Spring Grove, PA, Steven G. Schafer of Corapolis, PA, Anita M. Schafer of Covington, KY, Thomas W. Schafer of Hanover, PA, Anthony W. Schafer of Dickinson, TX, 21 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and one brother, Leonard Jacobs of Florence, KY.

A graveside service will be held 10:30 A.M., Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Mount Olivet Cemetery Stone Chapel, 725 Baltimore Street, Hanover, PA, with the Rev. Allen G. Harris officiating. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 7 - 8:30 P.M., Friday, November 13, 2009 at the Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA.

Serving as casketbearers will be Andrew Strauss, Anthony Schafer, Thomas Schafer, Toby Schafer, Clayton James, and G. Lee Shoemaker, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Doris's name may be made to the charity of your choice.

The family has entrusted the funeral arrangements to the Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com.