OBIT: James W. Shaeffer (McGrann)

James W. Shaeffer, 72 of McGrann, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at ACMH.

He was born February 13, 1943 in McGrann to Charles W. and Marie Miller Shaeffer.

A lifelong community resident, James was the former owner and operator of Jim Shaeffer’s Plumbing and Heating.

James is survived by his wife, Wanda (Leightley) Shaeffer, whom he married in November 1983; four sons: James Shaeffer, Jr. of Ford City, Jerry (and Stephanie) Shaeffer of Ford City, Corrie (and Barb) of Ford City and Barry of McGrann; daughter, Stacy (and Robert) Duncan of McGrann; four brothers: Charles Shaeffer of McGrann, Richard Shaeffer of McGrann, John Shaeffer of Worthington and Jack Shaeffer of Worthington; two sisters: Rose McClafferty of Kittanning and Barbara Shaeffer of McGrann; 17 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

James was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Shaeffer; sister, Lois Lawler; and a grandson.

Private funeral services will be held, with arrangements provided by Mantini Funeral Home in Ford City.