Paula Jean (Layfield) Shaffer

Paula Jean Layfield Shaffer, Fairchance, Pa.

     Paula Jean Layfield Shaffer, 81 of Fairchance, Pa. passed away with loving family by her side on Friday, April 10, 2026.

     She was born November 24, 1944 in Fairmont, W.Va. to Paul N. and Celia Layfield.

     Preceding her in death were her parents and her husband, Jess S. Shaffer.

     Left to cherish her name are her five children, Cheryl (Dean) Hines, Sheila (Andy) Angel, Richard (Gretchen) Belan, Jeffrey (Christy) Belan, and Mindi (Gregg) Jerome; grandchildren, Ryan, Emily, Morgann, Rebecca, Robbie, Kyle, Connor, Dominic and Mia; great grandchildren, Shannon, Jacob, Kylie, Bella, Lucian, Olivia, Delmas, Elijah and Celia and lifelong friend, Sandra Olsavicky.

     The family will receive friends and family in the Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa. on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. The funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Jason Lamer officiating.

     Interment will follow in Pleasant View I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Smithfield, Pa.

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