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Joshua Shaffer Obituary

Never Give Up On The Ones You Love Joshua T. Shaffer, 25, a resident of Union City, died unexpectedly Friday evening, February 22, 2013, at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie, November 1, 1987, son of Darell and Tammy Zazado Steenrod and Franklin T. Shaffer. He attended Union City High School enjoying hunting and fishing and was a member of the Union City VFW. Survivors include his parents, step father and one son, Joshua Aiden Shaffer of New Cumberland, Pa.; one daughter, Hailey Marie Shaffer of Jamestown, N.Y.; two brothers, Daniel and Justin Campbell of Union City; one sister, Jamie Shaffer of Illinois; one step sister, Danielle Steenrod; one step brother, Scott Steenrod, both of Union City. Joshua is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Dolores Petrilla and his paternal grandfather, Donald Steenrod and his step grandfather, Jim Watral, all of Union City, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Joshua was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Franklin Petrilla and his paternal grandmother, Georgia Steenrod. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the C.S. Warthman Funeral Home, 69 N. Main Street, Union City. A service will be held there Thursday morning at 11 a.m.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Feb. 26, 2013.

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Hailey Shaffer

December 8, 2022

Wow I just found this and it has been 9 years since my dad has passed. I love you.

Dakoda Shaffer

January 25, 2014

Uncle Josh its almost been a year we miss you and love you very much. we know that you are in a better place watching over us. R.I.P

ashley n amanda lamp

March 13, 2013

Josh,
Its so wierd going threw union city to visit my family, without seeing you walking around or even talking to u. Miss u and we will soon see eachother again. Ull always b a great friend forever. My heart goes out to the family. R.i.p josh we love you.

Christian Zazado

March 11, 2013

I love you.

Tammy stinebiser ( sartin)

March 9, 2013

You will be missed josh! Tammy ur in my prayers!

Alyssa Eliason

March 8, 2013

You Will Be Missed! R.I.P Josh! <3

sammy dumas

March 7, 2013

My prayers for with u all I love an care for ya so much. An I'm always here if u need anything.

Bonni williams

March 4, 2013

Tammy, I am very sorry for the loss of your son. I pray that you are comforted by the wonderful memories you had with him. Our deepest sympathies, Bonni and Kevin Williams

John Petrilla

March 4, 2013

Goodbye Josh, You will always be loved by so many people. You stand with grandpa and watch over us all until we join you. I love you

Christine Sanden

March 4, 2013

Wish you were still here giving me a hard time your greatly missed!!! I'll always cherish all our fun memories love ya!

karen gripp

March 4, 2013

Was so sorry to hear about Josh, he always found the time to stop and say hello. Tammy if you need anything please let me know. I miss the days at the Flea Market. Josh was a bright spot with his infectious smile. I'm sorry I could not make the services but i have been battling illness all winter and didn't want to risk getting others sick. May God comfort you in your time of grief. He will not be forgotten.

March 1, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to you Tammy and the rest of the family; I am so sorry for your loss

Amber

March 1, 2013

Im so very sorry for your loss:( He was a great person and always knew how to make you laugh:) He will be truly missed and forever in your heart.I always liked him.My prayers are with his family and close friends.

Natosha McGahen

February 28, 2013

We are praying for you and your family

kristie pettit

February 28, 2013

I love u josh it hurts so bad

frank shaffer

February 28, 2013

our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Alicia

February 28, 2013

I send my prayers and love to Tammy and family. I'm glad I got some good times with you Josh! You will truly be missed!! We love you!!

sheila brumagin

February 28, 2013

Tammy, I am so sorry for your loss. I can not even imagine the sorrow you must be enduring. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

tasha paver

February 28, 2013

Josh u where a very great person, always fun to be around, you where one of my best friends, and always had my back, always put a smile on my face, I am going to miss u so very much! Ur family is so very lucky to have a angel like u watching over them! I love u josh r.i.p... My prays also go out to his family may god be with you... If u need anything pls let me know...

lori lasher/rice

February 27, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to all the family , Josh you have touched our family and will always cherish those memories.A life taken so young, peace you now shall have. The rice/lasher family( lori, chris, lorin and nikki

Jeannette Peterson

February 27, 2013

Tammy, I am so sorry for your loss, my continued thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of the family.

Dale Rosier Jr

February 27, 2013

So glad to have known you. Always gonna keep you in my heart bro. We will meet again someday and i know you will protect us all. Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who knew josh.

Dinedia

February 27, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

heather

February 27, 2013

Josh..
When the world said you can't you proved that you can...you brought swagger before we knew what was up....my and my childrens hearts will forever remember your smile and twinkle... love you

Joseph Shaffer

February 27, 2013

Uncle josh i love you.. u r the best. love always your jojo bean.

annette klakamp

February 27, 2013

Tammy our hearts are with you all, i love you always, Josh Aunt Anntte loves you always kido, and yes i will always call you kido even if you hated it,;-) , i will miss you but i will never forget you!

Tony

February 27, 2013

RIP Josh. You will be missed bro

Tony

February 27, 2013

RIP Josh...you will be missed

February 27, 2013

Tammy , our thoughts and prayers are you and yours . i know this is a very difficult time for you, and we (keith and i are thinking and praying for you!keith has always said he was a friend and alright with him! love micki and keith langton!

Bobbie Weed

February 27, 2013

Josh I remember u as a little boy. I was shocked to hear of your death. My prayers go out to you and your family. Rest in Paradise and look over your family they still need you.

michelle waha

February 27, 2013

josh i have watch you grow in life and came a man with a big heart and would help anyone who needed it am going to miss you so much but god has you know and you are in a safe place now free of pain love ya n miss you 4ever!!

ashley coatoam

February 27, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tammy

February 27, 2013

Josh u were an amazing young man, lots of life, so helpful loved by so many people. u will always be in my heart. god i miss u baby, love u so so much. may u rest in peace.
Love forever mom

Tammy S.

February 27, 2013

josh u were an amazing young man, lots of life, so helpful loved by so many people.u will always be in my heart. god i miss u baby, love u so so much. may u rest in peace.
-Love Forever Mom

Pedo and danielle

February 27, 2013

God bless you and your family .josh will be missed by us all . Are prays are with alway.

kellie sipes

February 27, 2013

My prayers go out to the family of Joshua's.

Kellie sipes

February 27, 2013

My prayers go out to the family of Joshua's. May God give you all the strength you need to get thru such a painful time. Now he's gonna be your guardian angel who's always watching over you all. My heart goes out to you all, god bless.

Darlene Pieper

February 27, 2013

Tammy & Family, So sorry for your loss Your in my Thoughts Heart & Prayers!
Darlene Pieper

olivia lamphere

February 27, 2013

miss you forever

tina zazado

February 27, 2013

rest in peace josh i love you you will always be in my heart

February 27, 2013

I'd like to give our deepest sympathy and prayers to Josh's Family. The Barton, Burns Family.

joshua shaffer

February 27, 2013

josh u were an amazing young man, lots of life, so helpful loved so many people.u will allways be in my heart. god i miss u baby, love u so so much. may u rest in peace.

Debbie Hahn

February 27, 2013

Aunt Dolores and cousin Tammy
I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss, I can not think of a deeper pain then the loss of a son or grandchild.
You will be in my prayers.

Autumn Kosinski

February 27, 2013

RIP Josh

olivia lamphere

February 27, 2013

uncle josh even though i did not know u verry well i will love you for ever and miss you forever.

February 27, 2013

oh where do i begain, u will be so sadly missed, allways in my heart.i love u so much, the day u went home i lost a big piece of my heart, but i kno ur at peace now, oh josh hold a place for me, cant wait to hold u in my arms and see that beautiful smile. may god hold u in his arms. watch over all of us honey. love u with my whole heart, and soul.

nick peterson

February 27, 2013

r.i.p josh

Alisha Stinebiser

February 26, 2013

RIP JOSH

kristie pettit

February 26, 2013

Josh guess you really are courtneys garden angle now i will miss you so much dude like i went thou a box and found some of our pics from when we was kids its so sad miss ya lil bro

Jessica Craker

February 26, 2013

We haven't seen each other in a few years...just a hey here and there if we ran into each other somewhere...but you were always a good friend and I will miss you...my prayers go out to the Shaffer family...

heather and corey wells

February 26, 2013

God we miss u soo much already..just know we will always have u in our hearts..love u josh..till we meet again

tim sam vincent

February 26, 2013

josh we love u and u will be missed

megan clayton

February 26, 2013

Love you boy, Unit we meet again! Your in my heart. Take care of your buddies from up there, look down on us all your an angel now :)~

Linda Lilley

February 26, 2013

Josh, you left way too young and will always be missed by all those who love you.

Kristi Letzo Troxell

February 26, 2013

Tammy I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and the family.

Kandi Cooper

February 26, 2013

To the Shaffer family Joshua was a awesome friend always there for me no matter what I loved him like family he helped me with my children....man he will be missed RIP josh

Brad Laughary

February 26, 2013

josh u will b sadly loved an missed by everyone

Dakoda Shaffer

February 26, 2013

Uncle Josh you are missed very much. You are in a better place now. Rest in peace.

Dakoda Shaffer

February 26, 2013

Uncle Josh you are missed very much. You are in a better place. Rest in peace.

libby douglas

February 26, 2013

Love you always Josh.. my deepest sympathies to your family. Josh was a great person. he was also my granddaughters godfather. although people may not have known it. her name is Courtney rose wright. Kristie Pettit,s daughter. she will miss him dearly . my granddaughter is only 8 years old she looked up to Josh. when she was sad he allways made her smile.he had a kindered sprit and was a good friend to many. he will be truly missed. may jesus Comfort all of us that will miss Josh. as he welcome,s him into his loveing arms. love from kristie,s mom libby.aka elizabeth douglas.

Amy Stephan

February 26, 2013

to the shaffer family you have my deepest sympathy i am truly sorry for your loss

jamie shaffer

February 26, 2013

i love you baby bro. i know your in a better place now. your safe and nothing can hurt you now. you are watchin over us. you are missed by many. i love you always!

February 26, 2013

Josh, you were a great person and I am going to miss you! You always had a positive attitude for people and had a wonderful heart for people!! Rest in peace buddy Im really gonna miss you I already do.
~Ryan

Tina Watkins

February 26, 2013

You'll always have a piece of my heart & I'll always have him.
Xoxo

Rick and Dawn Pettit

February 26, 2013

Josh was a good kid and friend to our children.. He will be greatly missed.. God needed another Angel...Thoughts and prayers r with the family in their time of need and sorrow

Tina Watkins

February 26, 2013

You'll always have a piece of my heart & I'll always have him. His tiny heart has a void where you should be..
Xoxo

Kelly Zazado

February 26, 2013

The world lost a wonderful person. May God help your through your grief. We love you all so much. ~Christian, Kimberlyn, Evan, and Kate Zazado

Bobbie Weed

February 26, 2013

My prayers are with you all in this time of need I am truly sorry for the loss of your son,brother,father,nephew,grandson,cousin and friend

Linda Shields

February 26, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

sandy

February 26, 2013

You are greatly missed and loved . You an awesome nephew and never will be forgotten. R.I.P JOSHY

Becky/Samantha Sherman/Diaco

February 26, 2013

I had always looked forward to ur visits in the basement apartment. U were like a brother to Samantha. We adored U. Thanks for the memories. We love you Josh... May ur soul RIP. Love,Becky n Samantha XXOO

cassie ramey

February 26, 2013

Josh Just So Sad U Had 2 Leave Every1 Just Wish I Was There With U.. Just Hurts That U Left Now Ur N A Better Place. Somewhere I Wish U Wasnt There Wish U Was Here With Us. *Tears* Miss U Josh U Will Always Be N My Heart. R.I.P J.T.S

Sam tim vincent

February 26, 2013

Love you josh and we will miss u

samantha proper

February 26, 2013

I love you josh and u will be missed

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