Thomas A. Shaffer

Thomas A. Shaffer, 69, of Hopwood, PA passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born April 8, 1950 in Uniontown, PA.

Preceding him in death were his parents, John Isler and Nora (Hoff) Shaffer Isler and a sister Donna R. Shaffer.

Thomas served honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He had worked for many years for the Uniontown Herald Standard and later for Frank’s Auto and O’Reilly Auto. Thomas was a member of the Hutchinson Sportsmen’s Club and enjoyed bowling. He loved his grandchildren and everything to do with cars.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Barbara Ann (Piatty) Shaffer, a son, Thomas Shaffer, Jr. of Hopwood, PA, a daughter, Erica L. Shaffer of Smock, PA, two grandchildren, Cody Fields and Kiel Alan Shaffer, a great-granddaughter, Ellie, a sister, Sondra McDonough Larson of Smyrna, Delaware and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received in the Shell Funeral Home, Inc., 164 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, PA on Friday, January 3rd, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM and on Saturday, January 4th, until 10 AM the hour of service with Rev. Charles O’Brien officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by Amvets General Marshall Post 103, Hopwood, PA.