William F. Shaffer

December 11, 1924 - April 5, 2020

William F. Shaffer, 95, of Herndon, Jordan Twp, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Trevorton on December 11, 1924, a son of the late Sarah and George Shaffer, raised and educated in Urban, PA. William served in the Pacific Theater during WWII, he was employed as a Brick Mason until his retirement in 1986. He married Cleo Mae Miller (who survives) on September 15, 1948 in Hagerstown, MD. He was a member of Saint Paul's UCC in Urban and the Bricklayer's Union Local #5. William enjoyed square dancing as long as he was able, spending time with family and friends, playing cards, helping on his daughter and son-in-law's farm operation, working in his wood shop where he built many pieces of furniture as well as many other small wooden items. He will be remembered for helping others, he had a kind and gentle soul. He adored his family and took pride in all their accomplishments. William is survived by his wife Cleo Shaffer; daughter, Sandra (Kenneth) Strohecker; two grandsons, Todd (Julie) Strohecker, Ty Strohecker; three great-grandchildren, Lainey, Taylee, and Parker Strohecker all of Klingerstown; brother, Eugene (Shirley) Shaffer of Millersburg; sister, Anna Mae Mentzer of Port Charlotte, FL; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Roy, George, Norman Shaffer and an infant brother; sister, Margaret Baumert; half-siblings Myrlie Grimm, John and Felix Shaffer and Sara Shaffer-Latsha. As per William's request, there will be no services. Interment will take place in the Union Cemetery, Pillow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your choice.