OBIT: Melvin J. SHAFFER, 1994, native of Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Sally Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ SHAFFER Melvin J. Shaffer, 55, Kintnersville, Pa., formerly of Somerset, died Sept. 6, 1994, at his home. Born Oct. 27, 1938, in Somerset. Son of Elma (Day) Shaffer Miller of Somerset. Preceded in death by his father, Garwood Shaffer. Survived by his wife, the former Elaine Underwood; a son, James Shaffer of Lawrenceville, N.J., and a daughter, Megan E. at home. Brother of Geraldine Gioia of Savanna [sic], Ga. He was a insurance agent in Kintnersville and a U.S. Navy veteran. Graduate of Somerset High School. Funeral service was held at Palisades Community Bible Church, Revere. Daily American, September 20, 1994 [S0988]