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Melvin D.
Shaffer

August 30, 1927 – September 28, 2018

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SHAFFER - Melvin D., 91, Hyasota, died September 28, 2018 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born August 30, 1927 in Hooversville. Son of Lloyd Allen and Malinda Grace (Blough) Shaffer. Preceded in death by parents; sisters Ruby Berkebile and Rachel Miller and brothers Clair, Floyd and Ralph. Survived by wife of 69 years Thelma P. (Yoder) Shaffer; sons Dennis married to Debra (Lloyd), Davidsville; Dale married to Gail (Buchanan), Benscreek and Alan married to Helen Garrette, Mechanicsburg; grandchildren Michelle, Jon, Janna, Justin, Ian, Wessley and Mickey; great grandchildren Autumn, Ainsley, Michael, Abigail, Savannah and Amy; brothers Merle and wife Lois (Mishler), Hollsopple and Lloyd, Jr. and wife Lois, Delaware; sisters Eva married to Roy Manges, Arizona and Thelma married to Charles Tyler, Arizona and numerous nieces and nephews. Retired employee of Bethlehem Steel Corp., Johnstown. Member of Pentecostals of Greater Johnstown, Hollsopple where he served on the board. Melvin was a great story teller who also enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Viewing from 6-8PM Monday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 109 Church Road, Davidsville where a service will be held 11AM Tuesday with Rev. Donald Zeek presiding. Interment Blough Mennonite Cemetery. To express condolences, light a candle or order flowers, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.

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Visitation

When Monday, October 1st, 2018 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
Hoffman Funeral Home - Davidsville
Address
109 Church Road
Davidsville, PA 15928

Service Information

When
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 11:00am
Location
Hoffman Funeral Home - Davidsville
Address
109 Church Road
Davidsville, PA 15928

Interment Information

Location
Blough Mennonite Cemetery
Address
794 Woodstown Hwy
Hollsopple, PA 15935
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