Sophia Jane Shaffer
June 12, 1935 - January 23, 2020
Sophia Jane Shaffer, 84, of Rivesville, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020. She was born on June 12, 1935, in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Joseph Edward Rushton and Ada Pearl (Gerken) Rushton. Sophia graduated from East Fairmont High School and retired from Westinghouse/North American Philips after 35 years of service. She will be remembered for her love of friends, family, and neighbors. She is survived by three nephews, Bill Boyce, of Grassy Run, Robert Boyce and wife Phillis, of Colfax, and Gary Boyce and fiancé Kim, of Bunner Ridge; and nieces, Susan Shorter, of Rivesville, and Jane Swaino, of Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings: Charles Rushton, Albert Rushton, Anna Marie Boyce, Ada Pearl Shorter, and James Edward Rushton. In keeping with the family’s wishes, Sophia will be cremated. Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home is honored in being trusted with all arrangements.
Sophia Jane Shaffer, 84, of Rivesville, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020. She was born on June 12, 1935, in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Joseph Edward Rushton and Ada Pearl (Gerken) Rushton. Sophia graduated from East Fairmont... View Obituary & Service Information