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Theodore R. Shaffer

1943 - 2015

BORN

1943

DIED

2015

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McCabe Funeral Home - Punxsutawney

114 Maple Ave

Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

Theodore Shaffer Obituary

Theodore R. Shaffer, 71, of Glen Campbell, passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

Mr. Shaffer was born July 22, 1943, in Brookville, a son of the late Neal "Pete" Shaffer and Mary B. (Malacarne) Shaffer.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen (Haslego) Shaffer.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

He was retired from National Fuel, where he worked as a mechanic.

He loved spending time with his two dogs and hunting and fishing.

Mr. Shaffer is survived by a stepson, Scott Mohney and wife Carey of Punxsutawney; a brother; Donald Shaffer; a sister, Virginia Wolfe and husband Ernie; granddaughters Christa and Alyssa Mohney; and a sister in law, Gloria Shaffer.

At Mr. Shaffer's request, there will be no public viewing.

Online condolences may be made at mccabefuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Punxsutawney Spirit from Feb. 1 to Feb. 2, 2015.

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