James B "Papa" Shaffer's obituary , Passed away on November 16, 2024 in Akron, Ohio

James B "Papa" Shaffer

June 11, 1938 - November 16, 2024 (86 years old)

Akron, Ohio

James B "Papa" Shaffer's obituary , Passed away on November 16, 2024 in Akron, Ohio

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Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home

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James B "Papa" Shaffer

June 11, 1938 - November 16, 2024 (86 years old)

Akron, Ohio

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The memory of James B Shaffer of Akron, Ohio, who passed away on November 16, 2024 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James B Shaffer to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Shaffer and Elsie Shaffer (McHugh); his wife Marlene Shaffer (Pahel); his daughters, Elizabeth Williams and Belinda Shaffer; his grandsons, Dennis Lehman and Christian Moretti; his siblings, Harold Shaffer (Dutch), Elmore Shaffer (Moe), Sharon Moison, Carole Burke and Margaret Ruess; and his siblings-in-law, Jackie Shaffer, Robert Burke and Joseph Ruess.

He is survived by: his children, Cheryl L. Watt of Tuscarawas, Susan Shaffer of Akron, James Shaffer (Debbie) of Colorado Springs, Jeff Shaffer (Pat) of Colorado Springs, Eric Shaffer (Christina) of Vienna and Clarence Shaffer of Austintown; his brother Jack Shaffer (Tina) of Poland, Ohio; and his siblings-in-law, Loretta Shaffer and Daniel Moison. He is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, great- great grandchildren as well as many other family members and friends.

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Bridgett Pitts wrote a sympathy message

“His great presence in church will always be missed. He knew so many ways to create an environment of safety and help to those in need of his learned principles. May your family be guided by a light that never goes out. God bless you all.”


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