Friday, March 29, 2024

Obituary of Alice E. Schreffler , 80

Name of Deceased Alice E. Schreffler
Age 80
Date of Death 11/18/2009
Date of Birth 03/18/1929
Funeral Home David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home

Alice E. Schreffler, 80, of Philipsburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born on March 18, 1929 in Fleming, she was a daughter of the late J. Russel & Mittie E. (Barton) Reish. On Oct. 24, 1953, in Philipsburg, she married Thomas Z. Schreffler, who died Jan. 19, 1998.

She was a graduate of the Philipsburg State General Hospital School of Nursing, receiving her registered nurse degree. She was the organizer of the Chemo Department and president of the board for the memorial fund at the Philipsburg Hospital. She was a member of Amaranth and was an avid bridge player. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Philipsburg.

She is survived by one daughter, Dale Acela, of Newville; two sons, Thomas Z. Schreffler Jr., of Philipsburg, and David B. Schreffler, of Dillsburg; one brother, Donald H. Reish, of Julian RD; three sisters, Betty Jane Dauck, of Madison, Wis., Patricia Ann Smoyer, of Williamsport, and Helen P. Hale, of Julian; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Tim Reish Schreffler.

Friends will be received at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 from 4-8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Philipsburg, at a later date and time, which will be announced with Rev. Tracie Bullis officiating. Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery.

At Mrs. Schreffler's request, in lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society , 123 S. Sparks St. State College, PA 16801 or to Breast Cancer Research.

Online condolences may be made at www.dahlgrenfuneralhome.com.