James Thomas Shaffer's Obituary
Shaffer
James Thomas
James Thomas Shaffer, age 85, of West Mifflin, formerly of Somerset, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on October 4, 2018. Loving husband of 60 years to the late Audrey Jean Shaffer; father of Margaret (Ken Savage) Shaffer, Ronald Shaffer, and the late Thomas Shaffer; brother of Gary (Shirley) Shaffer, and the late Carol (Paul) Matthews; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Son of his late parents, Carl and Margaret Shaffer. James served his country in the United States Army. He worked for some 30 years on the B & O Railroad. Above all, he loved to travel, historical sites, camping and walking, but most importantly his family and he will be dearly missed.
Family and friends are welcomed on Sunday, October 7, 2018 from 2 to 4 pm & 7 to 9 pm at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. A Blessing Service will be held on Monday, October 8, 2018 at 12 pm in the funeral home's chapel. Online condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz.
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