David E. Shaffer

Cortland, Ohio - David E. Shaffer, age 64, died on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 22, 1941 in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania to Jacob D. and Gladys E. (Henneman) Shaffer. Mr. Shaffer was a 1961 graduate of Indiana Joint High School of Indiana, Pennsylvania and served in the United States Army. Formerly of Kinsman for 23 years, Mr. Shaffer was a resident of Cortland since 1997. He worked for Packard Electric in Warren, Ohio for over twenty-nine years retiring in 1999. He was a member of the Caroll F. Clapp Masonic Lodge #655 of Warren, Ohio and of the Ali Baba Grotto of Warren where he became Monarch in January of this year. He was a member of the Grotto's clown unit and was known to many as "Mr. Tux". Mr. Shaffer was preceded in death by his parents, his son David L. Shaffer on September 11, 1997 and a brother John Shaffer. Survivors include his daughter Rebecca R. (John) Dick of Cortland, Ohio; three brothers Jake Shaffer, Arthur Shaffer, Harry (Sharon) Shaffer all of Champion, Ohio; twin sister Jean (Dean) Wissinger, Sandy (Larry) Ozanich both of Niles, Ohio; grandson, Tate Charles David Smith; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at Baumgardner Funeral Home 8569 Main Street, Kinsman, Ohio with Pastor Dale E. Henneman officiating. Burial will follow in Kinsman Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 22, 2006 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contribuions may be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Ali Baba Grotto, PO Box 468, Warren, Ohio 44483. Guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com

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