Debra A. Warnick,
Owner

Sarah Shaffer
Morgret, Director

  

Helpful Information

Directions from:

Winchester, VA
Use VA-37 S, Take US-50 to Winchester/Romney, Follow US-50W to Romney, The funeral home is on the left at 230 E. Main St.

Cumberland, MD
Use WV-RT. 28 to Romney, Turn left onto US-50/Main St., The funeral home is on the right at 230 E. Main St.

Keyser, WV
Use US 220 S, From US 220 S turn left onto WV-Rt.28/US50 to Romney, The funeral home is on the right at 230 E. Main St.

Florists:

Creative Florist
Rt. 28, Romney, WV
304-822-4291

Romney Florist
Rt. 50, Romney, WV
304-822-3888

Lodging:

South Branch Inn
Rt. 50 E., Romney, WV, 304-822-2444

Koolwink Motel
Rt. 50, Romney, WV
304-822-3593

Hampshire House
Bed and Breakfast
165 N. Grafton St., Romney, WV
304-822-7171

Country Home Bed and Breakfast on the Potomac River,
River Rd, Romney, WV
304-822-3603
230 East Main Street, Romney, WV | 304-822-3511 | E-Mail
ABOUT US
History
Shaffer-Warnick Funeral Home was formerly the residence of John Jacob Cornwell, the 15th Governor of West Virginia and served in the West Virginia Senate from 1899-1907. Elected governor in 1916, Cornwell's administration (1917-1921) was chiefly concerned with matters relating to World War I. The state capitol burned in January 1921 near the close of his term. He became an officer of the B & O Railroad after leaving office, rising to both a vice presidency and general counselship.

Mr. Cornwell and his brother, William, bought the local paper, The Hampshire Review in 1890 from C. F. Poland. He was also involved in the banking industry in Romney. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Romney from 1906-1953.

The building is a two story Colonial Revival American Four Square with hip roof and side gables and was built by Cornwell in 1914. Very symmetrical, the front one story entrance portico is balanced by side porches and a porte-cochere. Porticos are flat roofed and are upheld by square stucco columns.

The Shaffer-Warnick Funeral Home formerly the Shaffer Funeral Home has been providing quality family funeral service at the present location since 1959. Mr. And Mrs. Keith Shaffer purchased the home from the Cornwell Estate. Under the leadership of Mr. Shaffer, the business grew steadily. The Shaffer 's attempted to preserve the historic quality of the home, but with the growth of the business a few changes were made. A 24' X 40' selection room, offices and restrooms were added in 1964.
 

 

Fred W. Warnick, joined the staff of the Shaffer Funeral Home in December, 1999 bringing over thirty years experience in the funeral industry. Fred and Debbie Warnick purchased the Shaffer Funeral Home on January 4, 2000 and have continued the Shaffer family tradition of quality and compassionate service to the community and the families they serve when their needs are
greatest.
Staff

Frederick W. Warnick, Sr.
Frederick W. Warnick, Sr. - Fred began working at the age of 15 at the Boal Funeral Home in Westernport, MD where he served his apprenticeship before graduating from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, Pittsburgh, PA in 1971. Fred became a Maryland licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in 1972. He and his wife, Debbie became the co-owners of the Boal Funeral Home in 1976, which would later become Boal-Warnick Funeral Home where he served as president of the corporation until 1993.

Fred continued in the funeral industry working for a funeral home acquisition company until 1999.

Being committed to the proud tradition of family owned and operated funeral service and to honesty and fairness in the daily operations of funeral service, Fred and Debbie purchased Shaffer Funeral Home in January 2000.

Fred remains dedicated to funeral service and the families he is privileged to serve hoping to bring comfort at a difficult time. A firm believer in community involvement, Fred is a member of Romney Rotary where he has served as president and a member of the Romney Business and Professional Organization and the Hampshire County Chamber of Commerce.

Now residing on the second floor of the funeral home, he looks forward to more involvement with the youth and senior citizens of Hampshire County.

Debra A. Warnick
Debra A. Warnick - Debbie has been involved in funeral service since her marriage to Fred in 1970. In 1976 Debbie and Fred became co-owners of the Boal Funeral Home in Westernport, MD which would later become Boal-Warnick Funeral Home. Debbie served in many capacities and also served as corporate treasurer from 1976-1993. In addition to being a Mom, Debbie worked in customer service at the local bank from 1986 -1993.

When Debbie and Fred purchased the Shaffer Funeral Home in January 2000, she became active in every aspect of the business. Debbie serves as director of pre-need services holding the insurance license for pre-need insurance accounts.

Debbie is a member of the GFWC of Romney where she serves on the Home-Life Committee, the Romney Business and Professional Organization and the Hampshire County Chamber of Commerce.

Sarah Shaffer Morgret
Sarah began working with her father, Keith S. Shaffer at the Shaffer Funeral Home upon graduation from the Pittsburg Institute of Mortuary Science in 1976. She has been licensed as a funeral director/embalmer in the state of West Virginia since 1976. Sarah obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Marshall University. She is also licensed to sell pre-need funerals in West Virginia.

Glenn E. Shingleton
Glenn began working at Shaffer Funeral Home in 1955 when Keith S. Shaffer purchased the business from Earl Thrush. He has been a faithful employee for almost 50 years. Mr. Shingleton also sells monuments for Tri-State Memorial Company, Piedmont, WV and has 50 years of experience in this business.