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1949

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2021

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Paul M. Lesako Funeral Home, Inc.

204 Dowlin Ave

Carmichaels, Pennsylvania

Myra Shaffer Obituary

Myra Shaffer, 71, of Jefferson, formerly of Carmichaels, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in her home.

Myra was born August 21, 1949, in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Agnes Wilson Marietta.

Myra is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Shaffer (Dave) of Jefferson; a son, Dale Shaffer (Judy) of Beaverton, Ore.; grandchildren Shana Hutchinson (Greg), Paxton Krajnak (fiancee Jade), Skyler Shaffer (fiancee Brandi), Kelsee Shaffer (fiance David Garnica) and Linda Bui; great-grandchildren Aubrey Krajnak, Jacob Kehoe and Kennedy Hutchinson.

A brother, Phil Marietta, is deceased.

Myra loved gardening, Western and Godzilla movies, and crocheting. But most of all she loved her grand and great-grandchildren.

Service are private under the direction of the Paul M. Lesako Funeral Home Inc., 204 Dowlin Avenue, Carmichaels, PA 15320, (724)966-5100.

Please donate to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202, in remembrance of Myra if you wish.





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

Published by Observer-Reporter from May 28 to May 29, 2021.

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