Deborah Chovanec Shaffer – Latrobe

Deborah Chovanec Shaffer, 61, of Latrobe, died Oct. 29, 2020, at home. Born June 3, 1959, in the Mon Valley, she was the daughter of Edward Chovanec and the late Patricia Alverez and was the wife of the late Jeffrey Shaffer. Deborah enjoyed volunteering her time at Greensburg Care Center. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and tending to her numerous flower gardens. She also had a lottery scratch-off ticket with her or around the house, always looking for a winner. She is survived by daughters, Rhiannon Hewitt and Missy (Brad) Hewitt and Melissa (Junior) Mowry; and grandchildren, Case, Steven, Bradley and Mia. She is also survived by a longtime friend, Gail. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Robbie. Family and friends will be received at WILLIG FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY from 3 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 4:30 p.m Monday, Nov. 2. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com, Chris Odasso, owner.