Obituaries

Janet (Sullivan) Shafer, age 90, of Southampton and a Scranton native, passed away Thursday at Promedica SNF – Huntingdon Valley. She is survived by her beloved husband, Phaon “Dale” Shafer.
Born in Scranton on July 15, 1931, and daughter of the late Lloyd and Ruth (Knorr) Sullivan, Janet was a graduate of Drexel University before a longtime career in education. Prior to retirement, she was a teacher in the Centennial School District, Bucks County.
She is also survived by her children, Eric Shafer of Chalfont and Karen Moffat of Upper Black Eddy; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Private burial arrangements at Abington Hills Cemetery are under the care of the care of the Kevin K. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 125 North Main Avenue, Scranton. Please visit the funeral home’s website to leave a condolence.