Kelly L. Shaffer
February 7, 1959 - May 2, 2016
Kelly L. Shaffer, 57, Tipton, died early Monday morning, May 2, 2016, in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, as the result of injuries received due to an automobile accident. He was born Feb. 7, 1959, in Lewisburg, son of Eleanor D. (Broadt) and the late John E. Shaffer, Jr. Surviving are his mother of Tipton; a brother, Greg E. (Annie) of Rochester, N.Y.; and two nephews, Ryan and Nathan. Kelly was a 1977 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University, a Bachelor of Science degree in special education and his Master’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he had a 4.0 GPA. Kelly was a former special education teacher working with Autistic children. He was a member of Community of Christ Church, Bloomsburg. Kelly was a life member of Tipton-Antis Volunteer Fire Company where he was currently serving as treasurer and played Santa Claus for 20 years. He was an accomplished writer and artist. Funeral Services will begin on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 1 pm at the Allen Funeral Home, Inc. 745 Market at Eighth St., Bloomburg with Rev. Robert VanHorn officiating. Graveside committal services will immediately follow in New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy. The Allen Funeral Home, Inc., is honored to be serving the Kern family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions in Kelly's memory be made to Tipton Antis Volunteer Fire Co., PO Box 71 Tipton PA 16684.
Kelly L. Shaffer, 57, Tipton, died early Monday morning, May 2, 2016, in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, as the result of injuries received due to an automobile accident. He was born Feb. 7, 1959, in Lewisburg, son of Eleanor D. (Broadt)... View Obituary & Service Information