Alice Shafer, 89, daughter of the late John B. Smith, and Florence Masker,
passed away at home in the presence of her family on Thursday, May 14,
2020. She was the widow of the late Harold Shafer.
Alice loved to play cards with family, gardening, and spending time with
those she loved, not ever forgetting about those she’s lost. She will be
missed by all, especially including her companion pets, Max and Stella. The
family would like to thank the compassionate, kind and caring staff at
Traditional Home Health and Hospice for their love and support of Alice.
Surviving her are brothers, Joseph Smith of Lake Ariel, George (Bill) Smith
of Gouldsboro; a sister Joan Learn, of Gouldsboro, and children: Christine
Harty of Lake Ariel, Marjorie Smith of South Carolina, Juanita Smith of
Wyoming, Eathen Shafer of Gouldsboro, Wyatt, David, Howard, Orby, Michael
and Harold Shafer, all of Scranton. Alice also leaves behind numerous
grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her brothers John (Jack) and Orr Smith;
sisters Alberta (Butch) Smith, and Hannah (Ann) Andrukaitis; daughters
Stella Nolan, and Margaret (Tina) Shafer; a son, Donald Ferry-Frame; and
granddaughter, Alice Christine Nolan.
Due to current health restrictions, services will be planned at a later
time following cremation. Family and friends will be invited when
arrangements are made.