Jean Schafer age 85, of Matamoras, Pa. passed away Wednesday June 17, at her home. She was born on July 3, 1923 in Salamanca, New York, the daughter of the late Max T. France and Caroline Stuart France. Jean was a retired Assistant Bank Manager for 30 years at the Bank of Matamoras, and worked many more years through many bank mergers, retiring from United Penn Bank. Jean was an active member of the United Methodist Church of Matamoras, member of the United Methodist Women and the Tabitha Guild. She served on the Matamoras Borough Council for 12 years; she was auditor for the borough for 6 years, and was the receptionist at the Pike County Administration Building for several years. She was a member of the Port Jervis Lanes for Women's Bowling League for many years. Jean was a member of the Matamoras Republican Committee and a former member of the Pike County Republican Committee.
Jean is survived by several nieces and nephews and many close friends.
Memorial services will be held Friday July 10 , 2009 at 11am a the United Methodist Church of Matamoras, 211 Ave H, Matamoras, Pa. Interment will take place at Wildwood Cemetery, Salamanca, NY. Memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Church of Matamoras, 211 Ave H, Matamoras, Pa. 18336. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. for information,directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com