William Shaffer 1936-2020

Bill was born Dec. 28, 1936, in New Castle, a son of Oliver and Ruth Keefer Shaffer. He attended and graduated from New Castle High and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Bay of Pigs invasion.

He married the former Nancy Marangoni July 18, 1959; she survives at home.

Bill was retired from the Bessemer Cement Company after 40 years as a pack-house supervisor. He was a faithful member of the First Covenant Church in Bessemer, where he served as a trustee and custodian.

Bill was a Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Yankees fan, coached Little League and followed all his children and grandchildren’s sporting events. His love of his family was unquestionable.

Besides his wife Nancy, Bill leaves behind his children and their spouses, Stephen Shaffer and his wife, Brenda (who was fortunate enough to be Bill’s personal nurse across the street) in Bessemer, Mark Shaffer and Amy of New Sewickley, Julie and Tom Miller of Poland; brother, Gary Shaffer of Neshanock Township; grandchildren, Josh Shaffer of Pittsburgh, Justin (Theresa) Shaffer of North Beaver Township, Kylee Shaffer and Bobby Marino of Niles, Alexa Shaffer of Neshanock Township, Frank Shaffer and Kess Gordon of Enon Valley, Michael Miller and Michele Saladino of Poland, and Shannon Miller and Evan Bolinger, also of Niles.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents.

A private family service will be conducted at the Terry A. Cunningham Funeral Home, 11 a.m. Tuesday May 19, 2020, with Pastor John Magargee officiating. Burial will be in Covenant Cemetery in Bessemer.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to First Covenant Church in Bill’s memory.

On a special note, the Shaffer family wishes to thank the entire staff and management of the Masternick facility for their exceptional care of William.

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