Mr. Edward Franklin "Frank" Shaffer

1944 - 2017

Edward Franklin "Frank" Shaffer, 73, of Brookville, died Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born February 27, 1944, in Punxsutawney, he was the son of George Shaffer and Marjorie Mohney Shaffer.

He married the love of his life, Linda Neiswonger, on July 7, 1967, at the Zion Methodist Church in Brookville. They just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. She survives.

Mr. Shaffer was a 1962 graduate of Punxsutawney High School.

He was a member of the U.S. Army stationed in Korea during the early Vietnam era.

After being honorably discharged, he worked as a mechanic for PennDOT, but most will remember him from working at Blake's Hardware in Brookville, later ACE Hardware in Brookville, proudly serving customers for over 46 years.

Mr. Shaffer was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church in Brookville.

He was a loving husband and father. He was an enthusiastic dirt track racing fan, frequenting tracks across Pennsylvania and New York, and loved to watch NASCAR racing as well. He also loved to spend time in his garden, watching birds, and manicuring his lawn. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and enjoyed working with people.

In addition his wife, survivors include his children, Frank Shaffer of Brookville, Robert Shaffer and his wife, Jodee, of Reedsville, and Michele Shaffer and partner, Matthew Gross, of Vashon, Wash.; two sisters, Arletta Demko of Punxsutawney, and Donna Hoffman and her husband, Donald, of Florida; an aunt, Tib Snyder of Timblin; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Shaffer; and a brother, Tom Shaffer.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, at the Peterson Funeral Home in Brookville.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at the funeral home with the Rev. Dale Livermore officiating.

Internment will be in Brookville Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Zion Untied Methodist Church, Rt. 36N, Brookville, PA 15825, or a charity of one's choice.