OBIT: Fred C. SHAFFER, 1989, Somerset RD, Somerset County, PA
  
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  SHAFFER
  
  Fred C. Shaffer, 80, Somerset RD 2, went to be with his Lord Feb. 17,
  1989.  He died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown.  Born Sept. 23, 1908,
  at Jenner Crossroads, son of George W. and Catherine (Coleman)
  Shaffer.  Preceded in death by parents.  Survived by wife, the former
  Bertha R. Miller, and these children:  Elaine, wife of George E.
  Mason, Davidsville; John E., married to Marjorie Sayers, Somerset RD
  2; Patricia, wife of Edward Platt, Shanksville; also nine
  grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.  Brother of Orphabell,
  wife of Merle Shirey, Jennerstown.  He was a life member of Zion
  Hoffman Lutheran Church.  He was owner and operator of Shaffer's
  Radio and TV from 1945 to 1960.  He was a social member of Somerset
  VFW and various sportsmen's organizations, and was a life member of
  the National Rifle Association.  Death breaks a marriage union of 62
  years.  Family receiving friends 7-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9
  p.m. Sunday at the George E. Mason Funeral Home, Davidsville. 
  Viewing at Zion Hoffman Lutheran Church 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Monday,
  when service will be held with the Revs. Richard Schlak and Gregory
  Pile officiating.  Interment, Jenner Crossroads Cemetery.
  
  Daily American, February 18, 1989
  
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