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James Shaner Obituary
Lancaster - James Leroy Shaner, 96 of Lancaster, passed away Sunday September 13, 2020. He was born August 29, 1924 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late George E. Shaner and Ethel Lindsey Shaner. He was a US Army Veteran of WWII and active member of the Fifth Ave Church of Christ where he served on the board and drove the church bus for many years. A farmer in his early years, he later retired from Lancaster Electro Plating. He enjoyed bowling, photography and woodworking. He is survived by daughter, Linda Sue (Ronald) Waites, grandson, James A. (Autumn) Waites, great grandchildren, Ciara, Cara and Emilee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary L. Shaner, parents, brothers, Earl, George and Paul Shaner, sisters, Nellie Fox, Dorothy Bartee, Mary Shaner and Florence Schedegger; nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday from 11AM to 1 PM at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday at funeral home with Pastor David Tingler officiating. Graveside services will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens with Veterans Burial Detail conducting military graveside services.
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Bill and Sharon. Miller
September 15, 2020
Deepest Condolences to the Shaner family.
We both were acquainted with Leroy from working at LEP for many years.
Donna A Yarbrough
September 15, 2020
To Linda & Ron you have my deepest sympathy may God comfort you with this dear loss
Sharon Guminey
September 14, 2020
Knew both of your parents well while working for James A. Merk, M.D. and R. B. Sielski, M.D. as office nurse starting back in 1968. With Heartfelt Sympathy.
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