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William Shaffer Obituary
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late William and Clara Shaffer, and was a 1950 graduate of GAR Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He came home and worked in the local garment industry until his retirement. He was a member of the Coalville Lodge #474, Irem Shrine and Northeastern Pennsylvania Antique Auto Club. He enjoyed and had spent many a long days working on his antique cars.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 59 years, Marilyn; sister, Clara Henkle, Forty Fort; numerous nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Donna Oram, Wilkes-Barre.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. from Daniel J. Hughes Funeral and Cremation Service, 617 Carey Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with the Rev. Carol E. Coleman officiating.
Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Friends may call Tuesday at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until the time of service.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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frank
March 1, 2024
Did he ever own a 1972 plymouth duster blue in color
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Loren Keiser
November 22, 2016
I spent many a good time with Bill in the 1960's going to his car garage in Mountaintop, and going to the car shows with him to Hershey in 1967.Liked seeing him and his wife greeting people at the annual car shows at Scanlon Field, LCCC, and at the airport. A great guy and a good friend.
Brian Owens
November 21, 2016
Spend a good deal of my childhood in Bill's garage. Never minded when I would stop by as a kid, and I spent many afternoons out there. Was always a big thrill when I would walk by as a kid and see the garage doors open and see the front of his '28 Durant and '31 Chrysler, (-and later his Durant Touring, and 54 Packard. As I got older, and started building my own cars, he always took an interest in whatever project I was working on. Always a pleasure seeing him and Marilyn around the neighborhood or at a car show. Great guy who will definitely be missed! My condolences.
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