Carson Junior Shaffer, 91, of Hyndman died, Monday September 15, 2014 at WMHS Regional Medical Center.
Born April 23, 1923 in Hyndman; he was a son of the late Carson and Bertha (Close) Shaffer. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty J. (Thompson) Shaffer in 2010, a son, Gary Lee Shaffer in 1953; brothers, Orlando Shaffer, John Wolford, Nick Beal, Eugene and Guy Shaffer.
Survived by two daughters, Linda L. Bingman and husband, Rick, Lana L. Hull and husband, Gary, both of Hyndman, four grandchildren, Brigette Emerick and husband, Kris of Hyndman, Shane Bingman and wife, Jessica of Bedford, Brett Hull and wife, Ruthann of Greencastle, Brittany Broadwater and husband, Luke of Cresaptown, MD; and four great grandchildren, Bryce and Ethan Emerick of Hyndman and Calleigh and Alissa Hull of Greencastle.
Mr. Shaffer worked as a Store Clerk for the B & O and Chessie System Railroads. He retired after 40 years of service. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and Hyndman Senior Center. He enjoyed watching Pittsburgh Pirate Baseball and gardening.
Friends will be received at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Inc., 169 Clarence Street, Hyndman on Wednesday from 2 to 4 pm where a service will follow at 4pm with Pastor Terry Campbell officiating.
Burial will follow at Madley Cemetery, Buffalo Mills, PA.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made the Hyndman Area Rescue Squad.
The family would like to express a special “Thank You” Carson’s caregivers, Mary Shaffer and Pam Kelly for all of their help.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.zeiglerfuneralhome.com.