It is with utmost sadness that I must convey that this world lost a gentle spirit today. Heaven gained an amazing soul, Scott Ray Shiffler, 56, who died this morning, Sunday, April 22nd after a prolonged battle with cancer with his sister and nephew by his side. He fought this disease with encouraging optimism and undying grace. He was loved by so many. He left us far too soon. Leaving countless, long term friends behind. Scott was generous and kind hearted. Had a spontaneous way of allowing his feelings to be known for those he cared deeply about. As his only sister, from the day of his birth until the day he died we were always devoted to each other. Nearest to the heart even when distance separated us. Scott, don't forget to meet me in my dreams… We share the memories of wonderful, fun family times. We were always together when we were young. I remember, trips to the beach, watching the sun rise or set, walking along the water's edge, collecting seashells and riding bikes in the early morning hours. Scott spent time in Florida as often as he was able with Peg and Bill Bisignani his second, adopted Mom and Dad. He loved the sun and summer was always his favorite season. He loved the outdoors, exercising, planting vegetable and floral gardens and shopping! We whiled away hours playing the dice game, Yahtzee and had so much fun doing it!! Laughter was a part of his voice always. He looked for the best in everyone and gave each of us something to keep. The simplest things meant something. Scott gave life so much meaning and something more. He will be forever missed and my life will be a little lonelier without him. Scott was always my "little brother" but towered over me by half a foot and though I am older I still looked up to him because it always felt as though he was my protector, inner strength and one of my best friends. Scott is the son of Ralph H. Shiffler, Lancaster and the late Laretta J. Rudy Shiffler. He is survived by one sister, Deborah York and Partner, Joe Lindquist, Strasburg; a nephew, Jason Pollack, Lampeter, a niece, Stacy York, Lancaster, one great niece, Jaime Pollack, Lancaster and one great nephew, Isaiah York-Gephart, Lancaster. He is also survived by extended family and his two best friends, Brian Bisignani and Kelley Moyer-Schwille. Scott was born and raised in Lancaster, Pa. and was a graduate of J. P. McCaskey in 1980. He also graduated from Penn State University in Middletown. His first job was at Weis Markets in the produce department. He spent his working career in Men's Fashions beginning at Wannamaker's and ending most recently at Macy's in Harrisburg. He was loved dearly by co-workers and customers alike and was the recipient of many outstanding awards during his working career. Scott requested that there will be no services. Interment will be at the discretion of the family. "Raw emotions, overflow into the river of no return. Sadness comes within. It remains. Stays beneath the surface of every moment. Both real and imagined. We grieve the losses that never end. Breathe in. Exhale. Sigh. It will never be the same. Don't know how to let go of the love. Or the pain. My heart is broken. If I could I would go with you. Tell you that everything will be lovely. Make sense. Wrap my arms around you, hold on tight. All the way. Fly beyond this universe. Through the brightness of the sun, the darkness illuminated by the moon, rest with you among the stars. Forever. Without end." ~DY~