Joyce Emily Shaffer, 88, of Swoope, Virginia, passed away on January 25, 2023. She was an amazing
mom, wife, sister, grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed. She was born in Atco,
Pennsylvania, to Herman and Reba (Eldred) Mohn on March 11, 1934. She married the love of her
life, Lloyd Marshall Shaffer, on March 12, 1955, and together they had 3 children and lived in
Narrowsburg, NY. In 2006 she moved to Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania and resided there for 11
years before moving to Swoope, Virginia in 2017.
She was a member of the Tusten Ambulance Corp and also managed Kelly’s Home for Adults, a
home for the elderly, in Narrowsburg, NY. She then continued her career at The Center for Discovery,
in Harris, NY for 35 plus years, taking care of children with developmental and physical
disabilities. She retired from The Center for Discovery as a Records Coordinator at the age of 81.
In her off hours, Joyce was an avid reader, gardener, baker, movie watcher and enjoyed taking rides
to various places where she grew up or areas she had not yet explored. Her love of dancing
continued into her adult years. She was often seen kicking up her heels at various weddings and
events, usually doing some version of the Charleston.
Joyce loved Jesus and it showed in how she loved those around her. She always helped out those
less fortunate than her, no matter the cost. She had a wonderful sense of humor despite the many
challenges and heartaches she endured over the years. Loving her family fiercely and sacrificing for
them on a daily basis, was at the core of who she was. Joyce was an inspiration to others and those
who she came in contact with.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd M. Shaffer, father Herman Mohn, mother Reba
(Eldred) Mohn, brother Earl Mohn, and beloved grandson William M. Shaffer. She is survived by her
daughter Cheri Etling and husband George Etling, of Swoope, VA, son Gary Shaffer and wife Gale
Shaffer of Narrowsburg, NY with their 3 children Richie, Christine and Lloyd and their families, and
daughter Debra Schueler and husband Harold Schueler, of Dingmans Ferry, PA with their 2 children
Annaliese, and Erika and her husband. She also leaves behind her brother William Mohn and wife
Judy, of Beach Lake, PA and Sister-in-law Katherine Mohn, of Beach Lake, PA, along with numerous
great grandchildren, a great-great grandchild, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
There will be a Memorial Service, in her honor, with a reception following at 2 pm on Sunday, May 7,
2023, located at the Central House Family Resort, 81 Milanville Road, Beach Lake, PA 18405
Coffman Funeral Home