Eugene O. Schaffer, 83, of Schnecksville, died March 27, 2019, in his home. He was the husband of Catherine H. (Nemeth) Schaffer for 58 years.

Born in Orefield, he was the son of the late Charles and Leah (Rauch) Schaffer.

He was a sheet metal technician at Mack Trucks Inc., Allentown, for 30 years before retiring in 1991. Since his formal retirement, he was employed part time in the postal room of the former Meridian Bank, Allentown, and as a custodian at Neffs National Bank for 12 years before retiring.

He was a member of Queenship of Mary Church, Northampton.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Ronald C.; a daughter, Sandra T. Gehman of Orefield; three sisters, Dorothy Hoffer, Ruth Schmick and Mae Tanczos, all of Slatington; two granddaughters, Kayleigh and Jesslyn; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, Ernest.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc.