Jesse D. Shoaf "Buzz"'s Obituary
Jesse D. Shoaf “Buzz”, age 84, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on October 11, 2022.
Born and raised in Smithfield, Pennsylvania, Buzz was a graduate of Fairchance-Georges High School.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 60 years, Connie J. Shoaf; his children, David Sheldon Shoaf and Julie Ann “Missy” (Barry) Haggerty; grandchildren, Sadie Marie, Mason Lee, Lucas Michael and McKenna Zoe; his siblings, Shirley Jean Barkley and Donald Lee (Debonny) Shoaf, Jr; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Eunice Shoaf; and his sister, Elizabeth Juanita "Betty" Strickland.
Buzz had a mind that worked like no other. He was the Executive VP of Technical Communications Inc. and owner of Shoaf Homes, Inc. He had a passion for designing and building homes. He had a talent for negotiation, for real estate and especially buying new cars. Buzz had a knack for solving riddles and executing math problems without using a calculator.
He was a spiritual man and had a consistent legacy with his church and beliefs.
A loving father and husband who was a strong leader and lived his life by example. By profession he was white collar and lived his life by blue collar values.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, October 14th from 6-8 P.M. and Saturday, October 15th from 11 A.M. until the time of service at 12 P.M. at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Graveside Committal Service to follow at Mount Moriah Baptist Cemetery, 2P.M., 120 Main Street, Smithfield, PA 15478.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jesse’s name to Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 Bunola River Road Elizabeth, PA 15037.
Condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.com
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