Kenneth L. Scheffler

Kenneth L. Scheffler, 88, of Slatington, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Lester & Merle (Handwerk) Scheffler. He was widowed by his wife of 46 years, Elizabeth (Onusconich) Scheffler, in 2015.

He graduated from the former Slatington High School and Thaddeus Stevens College. Kenneth worked in the maintenance department of the American Nickeloid Co. for over 30 years. In his free time, especially in his younger years he loved to spend time in nature fishing, hiking, and hunting, especially for turkey, deer, and pheasants. He was an avid marksman, participating in all types of shooting sports. More recently, he enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles. Still a carpenter at heart, he made his own wooden frames for his puzzles, and constructed birdhouses and wooden projects with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Snyder and husband Richard of Elizabethtown, and grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Cadyn Snyder. He was predeceased by his sister, Carlene Bennicoff.

Private burial with military honors will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

A gathering of family and friends will take place at Slatedale Fire Co.#1, 3922 Main St., Slatedale, PA 18079 on Saturday March 7, 2026 from 12pm-4pm. Arrangements have been entrusted to Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 N. Market St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to one of the following: Slatedale Fire Co., PO Box 179, Slatedale, PA 18079; Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club, 8100 Gun Club Rd., PO Box 111, New Tripoli, PA 18066; or Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing at www.donate.projecthealingwaters.org.