Betty J. Schaffer, 87, of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2022, in Phoebe Nursing Home, Allentown. She was the wife of the late James H. Schaffer. Born June 18, 1934, in Slatington, she was a daughter of the late Henry J. Braker and Carrie T. (Reinsmith) Braker Wagner and stepdaughter to the late Raymond F. Wagner. Betty and her husband, James, were the owners of J&B Florist for many years. She was a member of St Paul's U.C.C. in Northampton. Betty was very active with the church; she served as a Deacon, was a Youth Fellowship Advisor, and taught Sunday School for many years.

Survivors: sons, Gary and wife, Cheryl, Dale, Robert, and Edward; daughters, Elaine and husband, Bernard, and Carolanne; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers, Henry, Harold and Bernard, and sisters, Shirley and Lillian.

Services: A prayer service will be held on Thursday, May 12 ^th at 12:00 p.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21 ^st St., Northampton. Family and friends may call Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in St. Peter Cemetery, Northampton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be presented to the church in loving memory of Betty. Online condolences may be offered below.