Carl E. Shaffer

Carl E. Shaffer, 72, Homer City died Friday, May 20, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of the late Michael and Hazel (McKendrick) Shaffer and was born June 8, 1943 in Josephine, PA. He was a member of the Homer City American Legion and the AOH, Connecticut. Carl worked at Teledyne Rodney in Massachusetts for 22 years and recently at Townsend Tree Service. He is survived by his wife, Rose Shaffer; children, Tammy (Van) Yntema, Florida; Jimmy Olsen, Florida; Paul (Michelle) Shaffer, Salem, Missouri; Brian and John Shaffer both of Massachusetts; William (Roberta) Swanson, Illinois; Patricia Smith, Illinois; Geoffrey (Karen) Swanson, Washington and Dawn Buck, Berwick; 18 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters, Emma Jackson, Indiana; Betty (Dean) Shoup, Armagh; Barb (Kevin) Ruddock, Homer City and one brother, Ray Shaffer, Indiana. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul, Art, Michael Bruce and Robert and his sister, Anna Mae McKendrick A Memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11 AM at the Hope Lutheran Church, Homer City with Rev. Stephen Bond, officiating.