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1947
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2024
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John Shaffer Obituary
He was born Sept. 16, 1947, to Loren Shaffer and Betty (Burkholtz) Shirley in Rossiter.
John was a member of the Rossiter Legion, Punxsutawney Moose Lodge and the Punxsutawney Eagles Club. John was owner and operator of the Brandon Hotel in Rossiter for over 50 years. He was very proud of the 50-year celebration. John enjoyed playing cards (Texas Hold'em) and going to different casinos, running his heavy equipment.
He is survived by three children, Johnthan R. Shaffer and wife Nikki, Punxsutawney, Michael Berringer and wife Beth, Rossiter, and Michelle Brink and husband Dan, Rossiter; grandchildren Darriene London, Navada Shaffer, Devynn Shaffer, Mesha Brink, Mikelee Brink, Bronson Brink, Kyler Berringer; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Larry Shaffer and wife Carol, Oil City; numerous nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Mary Tyger and husband Dan, Rossiter; and his former spouse Sandy Kotula, Punxsutawney.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife Pat (Fisher) Shaffer, who preceded him in death in 2016.
Friends will be received on Thursday, March 6, 2024, from 1 until the time of the service at 4 p.m. at the McCabe Funeral Home, Inc., 114 Maple Ave., Punxsutawney, PA 15767. Interment will take place at Union Cemetery, Rossiter.
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Barb
March 8, 2025
We may not have seen eye to eye all the time but I respected you more than any other man and loved you dearly. Thank you for all the wonderful memories and being a friend , confident and mentor. Rest in peace my dear friend , you will never be forgotten by all who were blessed to have you in their life.
Paul Siverling.
March 7, 2025
Well John we had a lot of fun as kids at the Cozy Corner.Sad to see you go so soon.
Ken & Vonnie Evanick
March 6, 2025
So sorry for your loss. We will miss John. And praying for you all
Holly
March 6, 2025
So sorry for your loss. John was a great guy! Loved his poker. We will sure miss him and his werthers candy he would bring all of us! May he rest in peace as he sure fought a hard battle!
Cook Long
March 4, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dianne Humble Miller Erie Pa.
March 4, 2025
So sad to see you go i will miss you and think of you often.As my cousin you will always hold a special place in my heart.
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