Irene (Gozzard) Schaffer, 82, of Moore Twp., died Sunday, August 2, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. She is the wife of the late Keith E. Schaffer who died September 13, 2003.

Born in Fountain Hill on December 4, 1926 to the late William and Amy (Walker) Gozzard. She worked as a special needs aide for the Bethlehem School District at Spring Garden Elementary School for many years until retiring.

Survivors: Beloved mother to 3 daughters, Pamela G. Schaffer wife of Geoffrey Vokes of Bethlehem, Cynthia G. wife of Robert W. Kern of Fogelsville, Valerie G. wife of Richard R. Waterloo of Nazareth; Sister to Peggy wife Clarence King of Hellertown; and Grandmother to Joshua E. Kern, Meghan K. LeClair, Jason R. Waterloo, Jessica A. Waterllo and Great Grandmother to: Maddex M. and Alias V Kern and Ryland H. LeClair. Predeceased by a sister, Nancy Momich.

Services: Family and friends are invited to call 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street - Hellertown followed by the service at 10:30 a.m. The interment will conclude services at the Union Cemetery of Hellertown.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials to a charity of one's choice.