Sheaffer, John E.: 1914

John E. Sheaffer, an aged man and highly respected of Shippensburg, died at his home on North Queen Street, on Christmas day after several months suffering from cancer, aged 77 years 3 months and 28 days. Mr. Sheaffer was a native of Shippensburg and spent most of his long and useful life in this vicinity. He was an expert Blacksmith and spent many years at the forge in and about Shippensburg. He was a member of the Church of God and was much interested in the welfare of his church and community. His wife died about 3 years ago. He is survived by these children: Jacob H. Sheaffer, Dillsburg; Davis A. Sheaffer, Shippensburg; John W. Sheaffer, and Mrs. Emma Lutz, Harrisburg; Charle E. Sheaffer, and Mrs. Cora M. Smith, Steelton; Mrs. Annie E. Ketner, Lancaster; Mrs. Mary Jones, Mahoning; Mrs. Kate Nesbit, Youngstown, Ohio; And Mrs. Rose Zeigler, Shippensburg; Also one brother R.D. Sheaffer, Shippensburg. The Funeral was held from his late home Saturday afternoon at 2:00pm. The services being conducted by Rev. I. A. MacDannald and interment was made at Spring Hill Cemetery.1

• 1. Shippensburg Chronicle, 1/1/1914