Carroll County Mourns Loss of Long-Time First Responder
Westminster, MD, Thursday, August 13, 2020 – The Carroll County Board of Commissioners mourns the death of Pleasant Valley Community Fire Company Life Member Jeffrey L. Schaffer, who passed away on August 10, 2020. The county extends its sincere appreciation for his many years of service to the community and sends its heartfelt thoughts and prayers to his family.
Mr. Schaffer spent much of his life committed to Emergency Medical Services and his community, where he served with several local fire departments including Lineboro, Pleasant Valley, Westminster, Pikesville and Littlestown.
“I am so saddened by the loss of my friend Jeff Schaffer,” said Commissioner Stephen Wantz. “I’ve had the honor of knowing and working with Jeff for many years and can say you will not find a person more dedicated and passionate in serving his community. It is hard to appropriately appreciate and show enough gratitude to Jeff and his family for his service to Carroll County residents.”
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The family will receive friends at the Pleasant Valley Fire Hall, 2030 South Pleasant Valley Road, Westminster, MD 21158 on Friday, August 14, 2020 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. A fire department memorial service will be held at 8:00 p.m. Class A uniform is preferred.
The funeral will be held Saturday, August 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pleasant Valley Fire Hall. Burial will follow at Marburg Memorial Gardens, 2510 Grandview Road, Hanover, PA 17331.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks and social distancing will be required, as well as no large fire apparatus at the fire hall or graveside.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Chris Winebrenner
410-386-2043
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