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Paul Sheffer Jr. Obituary
He was born on Feb. 27, 1934, in Olean, N.Y., a son of the late Paul R. "Dutch" Sr. and Isabelle F. Moran Sheffer. On June 2, 1956, in the Eldred Methodist Church, he married Patricia A. Freer, who survives.
Mr. Sheffer was employed by Mulhaupt Lease for 14 years until he started working for the former Witco/Kendall Refinery for 35 years until his retirement in 1997.
He was a past Nobel Grand IOOF of Foster Lodge 333, past president and lifetime member of the Bradford Bowling Association and past vice president of the Rew Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and golfing in the former Kendall leagues, member of the Keystone Guzzlers softball team and he volunteered for the Crippled Children's Bowling League. After his retirement, he enjoyed sharing his garden with others and playing cards with friends.
Mr. Sheffer was a U.S. Army veteran from 1956-58 who was stationed in Italy.
In addition to his wife of 58 years, Patricia Sheffer of Bradford; he is also survived by two daughters, Cynthia (Ritchie) Mascho and Paula (Eric) Brown, both of Bradford; one brother, John "Joe" (Sharon) Sheffer of Cyclone; one sister, Laura (Dennis) Gordon of Eldred; two granddaughters, Amber Hallock and Alexis Brown; both of Bradford; stepgrandson, Michael (Olivia) Mascho of Bradford; stepgranddaughter, Melissa Mascho of Norfolk, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Donna Walter and Marie Bair.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Mascho Funeral Home Inc., where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Max Simms of the Hilltop Baptist Church and the Rev. J. Arthur Cox, retired pastor, co-officiating. There will be an Oddfellows service held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial and military honors will be held in McKean Memorial Park, Lafayette.
Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to CARE for Children, P.O. Box 616, Bradford, PA 16701.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home Inc.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Sheffer Jr.
Earl Nck
December 13, 2014
To Patti, Joe, Bubbles and all of Bump,s family, our sincere condolences. I spent most of my "younger days" with Bump and those wonderful memories will live forever - what a great friend! I think I spent as much time at the Sheffer's as I did at home (we all gathered there). I consider it an honor to have had him as a friend!
Rae Tennant
December 10, 2014
Cindy I was sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was such a nice man and always had a smile for everyone. You, Paula, and your Mom will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert & Tracy TANNER
December 10, 2014
Your smile will be greatly missed at the Rew Odd Fellow meetings. Thanks for the time we knew you.
John Nick
December 9, 2014
My sincere condolences to Patti, Joe & Bubbles as well as to rest of the family. Bump was a great guy --with the most remarkable smile in the world. He never forgot "our" roots & where we grew up. He always had a"good" joke to tell.He will remain in the hearts of many of us forever. I am sure God will help all of his family in dealing with this.
I will pray for all of you.
Bonnie Babcock
December 9, 2014
Bump, You became not only a friend but family. You will be missed by many. Your family will be in our prayers. Miss you already, Love Chris Gruver & Bonnie Babcock
Julie Mock
December 9, 2014
Bump will be sadly missed. My condolences to the family. Pat, Cindy, and Paula my prayers are with you all. I have fond memories of him and will cherish knowing him.
PRIDE MC McKean Chapter
December 9, 2014
You are sadly missed and fondly remembered BUMP. You were a good neighbor and a great friend.
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