Robert G. MacBeth, age 91, of Biglerville, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born Wednesday, January 18, 1933, in Menallen Township, Adams County, the son
Richard E. âDickâ Shaffer, 96, of Gettysburg, passed away into the loving hands of Jesus on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021.
Born March 1, 1924, in Martinsburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Rev. David L. and Helen (Rupp) Shaffer. Dick is survived by his devoted wife of 74 years, Helen M. (Metzler) Shaffer, their marriage was blessed to be centered around God.
He was a 1942 graduate of Morrison Cove High School in Martinsburg. Dick proudly served as a staff sergeant with the U. S. Army Air Corp in the European Theater during World War II. After his military service, he graduated from Bliss Electrical & Engineering School in 1947. Dick owned and operated the former Adams County Electric Appliance Co. for 12 years. He served from 1962 until his retirement in 1992 as purchasing agent for the former C.H. Musselman Co. and Knouse Food Co-op in Biglerville.