Obituary for Earl Lewis "Hoop" Shaffer
Earl Lewis “Hoop” Shaffer, 84, of Clearfield, passed away early Tuesday morning January 10-, 2017 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
Born August 28, 1932 in Clearfield, he was the son of Clair H. and Laura J. (Selfridge) Shaffer. Mr. Shaffer was the Owner/Operator of Shaffer Radio and TV Service for over 50 years. He also was a U S Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.
He was affiliated with “The Bridge” in the Target Square of Clearfield, was a member of the Clearfield American Legion Post 6 Clearfield, the Clearfield Vol. Fire Dept. (Third Ward), the Lawrence Township Vol. Fire Department Station 5, and was a lifetime volunteer for the Clearfield County Fair.
Surviving are two sisters Edith Fleming of Clearfield and Marjorie Lamkie of Glen Campbell. Also surviving are special friends James and Justine Ogden and Larry and Susan Schultz both of Clearfield as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Ray Shaffer and two sisters Dorothy Rocek and Emma Jane Shaffer.
Funeral Services for Mr. Shaffer will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield on Saturday January 14, 2017 at 11:00 AM, with Reverend Scott Schultz officiating. Interment will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park in Hyde.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 AM. Military Honors will be accorded at the funeral home by members of the Clearfield Honor Guard.
The family suggests contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Born August 28, 1932 in Clearfield, he was the son of Clair H. and Laura J. (Selfridge) Shaffer. Mr. Shaffer was the Owner/Operator of Shaffer Radio and TV Service for over 50 years. He also was a U S Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.
He was affiliated with “The Bridge” in the Target Square of Clearfield, was a member of the Clearfield American Legion Post 6 Clearfield, the Clearfield Vol. Fire Dept. (Third Ward), the Lawrence Township Vol. Fire Department Station 5, and was a lifetime volunteer for the Clearfield County Fair.
Surviving are two sisters Edith Fleming of Clearfield and Marjorie Lamkie of Glen Campbell. Also surviving are special friends James and Justine Ogden and Larry and Susan Schultz both of Clearfield as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Ray Shaffer and two sisters Dorothy Rocek and Emma Jane Shaffer.
Funeral Services for Mr. Shaffer will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield on Saturday January 14, 2017 at 11:00 AM, with Reverend Scott Schultz officiating. Interment will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park in Hyde.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 AM. Military Honors will be accorded at the funeral home by members of the Clearfield Honor Guard.
The family suggests contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Saturday
14
Jan
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Clearfield
16 North Front Street
Clearfield, PA 16830
Service
Saturday
14
Jan
11:00 AM
- 11:40 AM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Clearfield
16 North Front Street
Clearfield, PA 16830
Cemetery Details
Location
Historic Crown Crest Cemetery
Washington Avenue
Hyde, PA 16843
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