Hazel Nauffts

Hazel C. Nauffts, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was a devoted wife of 71 years to Jack Nauffts until his passing in 2023. A native of Lancaster County, Hazel was the daughter of the late Franklin Charles and Vivian Gunzenhauser.

Hazel graduated from McCaskey High School and Lancaster Business School. Upon leaving graduation she worked at Armstrong Industries before transitioning to being a homemaker and mother. Later in life she was a preschool teacher and worked at Watt & Shand Department store. She found joy in cooking, entertaining, dancing and most of all being with family. She also enjoyed visiting all 50 states with her husband.

Hazel was a people person and volunteered a considerable amount of time in various ways. She was a member of the Jaycees and a charter member of Hempfield Women’s Club. Upon moving to Woodcrest Villa, she volunteered in the Thrift Shop and served on the Marketing Committee. She also spent time volunteering with the American Red Cross at Lancaster General Hospital, and Meals on Wheels. She was a 75-year member of Bethany Presbyterian Church where she served in many capacities with the Women’s Association. She volunteered weekly, up to the time of her death, preparing for the church basement sales.

She will lovingly be missed by her family; daughters Kim, wife of Geoffrey Shields of Virginia and Lori Stauffer of Lancaster, six grandchildren: Kyle Stauffer (Laurie), Kevin Stauffer (Angie), Kate Stauffer (Paul), Brad Shields (Alie), Tyler Shields, Garrett Shields (Rachel), and nine great-grandchildren: Jak, Beckham, Hunter, Rowan, Dawson, Summit, Wren, Vale and Bennett. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth Charles and Dale Charles.

Family and friends are invited to a Viewing on Monday, January 13, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at The Groffs Family Funeral Home, 528 W. Orange Street, Lancaster, PA. The family will hold a private funeral service followed by interment at Conestoga Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be submitted online to stjude.org, where information for mail-in contributions can also be found.