Grace M. Gaffney, 83, of Williamstown, passed away Sunday at the Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg.
 
Born in Clarks Valley, December 12, 1931, a daughter of the late Hilbert and Margaret Hossler Stahl.
 
Grace was a graduate of the former Porter Tower High School and Kendal Beauty School. 
 
Grace was the owner and operator of the former Grace Gaffney Beauty Shop in  Williamstown for over 45 years.
 
She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Williamstown and the Williamstown American Legion.  She was also a member of the former Williamstown Senior Citizens.
 
Grace's life relived around her family, she was  wonderful mom and nan.  Grace also enjoyed traveling.
 
She was predeceased by her husband, John "Sub" Gaffney; a sister, Faye Leitzel; three brothers, Claude, Jack and Russell Stahl.
 
Surviving are her daughter, Jill A. Brown and her companion Kevin Ricker, Harrisburg; a granddaughter, Meghan Johnson and her husband Joshua, Harrisburg; two grandchildren, Grace and Blaine Johnson; her companion, Michael Stakem, Williamstown; two sisters, Mary Lou Shutt, Harrisburg and June Sturm, Millersburg;  a brother Ben Stahl, Clarks Valley.  nieces and nephews.
 
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, October 30th at 11 am from Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.  Viewing will be from 10-11 at the church.  Burial will be in parish cemetery.  Memorial donations in Grace's name should be made to Alzheimer's Association 2595 Interstate Dr, Ste 100 Harrisburg, PA 17110.  Dimon Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.  To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
 

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