Robert H. Shaffer, age 83, of Berwick passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital.
Born in Drums on July 28, 1942, he was the son of the late Harold W. and Pearl A. (Welsh) Shaffer. He was raised and educated in Berwick. In his early years, Bob worked at several local businesses. Later, he began working at Wise Potato Chips where he was employed for 34 years until he retired.
Bob enjoyed feeding and watching the squirrels and chipmunks around his house. He also liked taking trips to Myrtle Beach and visiting the casinos. In his younger years, he enjoyed bowling every week with his daughters and then taking them out to eat.
He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Erma J. (Vought) Shaffer, with whom he celebrated 31 years of marriage in May; daughters, Melanie Shultz and husband Victor, Elysburg; Sherry DiFebo and husband John, Berwick; grandchildren, Lisa Unger and husband Rick; Rodney Shultz and wife Jaki; Jason Shultz and wife April; Holly Joga and husband Jose; great grandchildren, Makayla Shultz, Landon Shultz, Blake Unger, Ariana Joga, Finnley Shultz, Ciara Joga; a brother, Wayne Shaffer and wife Christine, Nescopeck; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Eckert.
A Celebration of Life will begin at 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Espy Fire Hall, 300 Tenny St, Bloomsburg.
Heller Funeral Home, LLC, Nescopeck is assisting his family. Online messages of comfort for his family may be sent to condolences@HellerFuneralHomeLLC.com