Barbara Kurlancheek Shaffer ’60

Barbara Kurlancheek Shaffer ’60, of Kingston, Pa.; Jul. 8. She taught art at elementary schools in West Chester, N.Y., for many years prior to opening her own book shop that she operated for 30 years. In 1979 her sister joined her and the book shop grew to become The Tudor Book Shop and Café. Together they brought in local artists and held author signings with both local and nationally published authors. They curated a selection of gifts, custom imprinted stationery, invitations, and unique author events. She enjoyed knitting, was a gifted ceramicist, and more recently enjoyed weaving at the Jewish Community Center. She is survived by her husband, Charles; a daughter; a son; two grandchildren; two sisters, including Lynn Gonchar ’63; a brother; a sister-in-law; and a brother-in-law.