Patricia A. (Matelli) Shaffer

Patricia A. (Matelli) Shaffer, 84, of Van Wert, passed away at 3:49 a.m. Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert.

She was born March 6, 1933, in San Francisco, California, the daughter of George A. and Mildred (Shehan) Matelli, who both preceded her in death. On February 4, 1956, she married Charles C. Shaffer, who died November 17, 1995.

Patricia is survived by a son, Neil (Teresa) Shaffer of Van Wert; two daughters, Pam Kline of Van Wert and Sheila Shaffer of Rockford; two brothers, John J. (Ruth) Matelli and Raymond F. (Lucy) Matelli, both of California; nine grandchildren, Danielle Kline, Heather (Matt) McGraw, Luke (Mandi) Shaffer, Logan (Autumn May) Shaffer, Connor Shaffer, Jared Shaffer, Sierra Shaffer, Kaden Shaffer, and Ashlynn Shaffer; and nine great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Shaffer was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, and Women of the Moose, all of Van Wert. She enjoyed camping at Huggy Bear Campground, listening to bluegrass music and hosting annual Christmas Eve open houses.

In addition to her parents and husband, Patricia was preceded in death by a grandson, Corbin Shaffer; one son-in-law, Dan Kline; and a brother, Edward Matelli.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 25, at First United Methodist Church in Van Wert, with the Rev. Gus Christo-Baker officiating.  Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.

Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 24, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert and an hour prior to services Thursday at the church.

Preferred memorials: First United Methodist Church in Van Wert.

Condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.