Joel Craig Sheaffer Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joel Craig Sheaffer in Hershey, Pennsylvania, who passed away on March 31, 2024, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Max Sheaffer and Joyce Sheaffer; his sister Marie Sheaffer; and his nephew Jacob Hamilton. He is survived by: his wife Cristal Sheaffer (Swartzbaugh); his sister Sally Hamilton; his daughters, Jessica St. Clair and Julie Hopkins (Matt); his grandsons, Owen and Charlie Hopkins; his niece Dawn Hamilton; his nephews, John, Jesse and Alan Hamilton; his in-laws, Claude and Louise Swartzbaugh; and his sisters-in-law, Melodie Bedford and Lisa Lithgow (Jim).
In honor of Jody's memory and his commitment to education and mentorship, tax deductible donations may be sent to the Milton Hershey School Alumni Association in honor of Jody Sheaffer, 109 McCorkel Road, Hershey, PA 17033, ensuring that Jody's legacy of excellence and compassion continues for generations to come.
