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Howard N. Shaffer

Howard N. Shaffer, 80, of Elderton, PA., passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at his home.

He was born on Oct. 15, 1938 in Elderton, PA to Christopher N. and Agnes Z. (Smeltzer) Shaffer.

Howard was a lifelong resident of Elderton and served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a self-employed farmer and a farrier. He was a member of the American Farrier's Association and the American Endurance Ride Conference. He enjoyed hunting and riding horses.

His memory will be cherished by his wife, Debra E. (Fuenffinger) Shaffer; his son, Curtis Shaffer; a grandson, Austin Shaffer and two sisters, Marjorie Bonnett of Erie and Edna Kough of Elderton.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Everett Todd, Nesbitt Shaffer and Harold Shaffer and sisters, Ellen Catalano, Mary Cunningham and Rose Cunningham.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, at 2 p.m. at the Towne Hall, 11329 US Route 422, Elderton, PA.

Inurnment will be in the Elderton Cemetery, Elderton, PA.

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