Lonnie E. “Gene” Shaffer, 75, of Wintersville died Thursday, August 12, 2010 at home. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on October 7, 1934 a son of the late Willis and Christine Lamm Shaffer. Gene was retired from Weirton Steel where he worked in the Tin Mill. He was also retired captain from Cross Creek Township Police Department. He served four years in the U.S. Navy, four years in the U.S. Air Force and almost twelve years in the Army Reserves. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Steubenville and he attended Open Door Baptist Church, Colliers, WV . Gene served as chaplain with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 97, member of American Legion Post 557 and attended Wintersville High School. Survived by his wife Patsy Retzer Shaffer whom he married in October of 1960; sons Steven (Leslie) Shaffer of Steubenville and Dan (Heather) Shaffer of Wintersville; daughter Joy (Bill) Stephens of New Alexandria, OH; brothers Robert (Cathy) Shaffer of New Alexandria, OH and James (Vickie) Shaffer of Toronto, OH; sister Deborah (Paul) Walkup of Brilliant, OH; 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and his many friends at Cardiac Rehabilitation. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville, OH on Friday 2-4 and 6-8p.m., where funeral services will be held on Saturday 11a.m. with Rev. Larry Garrison and Rev. Doug Nevin officiating. Burial at Cross Creek Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted at cemetery. FOP Lodge 97 service at 6p.m.
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09/03/2024
David Henderson
Mrs Shaffer and Steve, may God bless each of you and your families at this time. I can't come to calling hours, as I am on my way to Myrtle Beach with Whitney and Zach, but you are in my thoughts and prayers. Dave
09/03/2024
Kathleen Cutler
Patsy, sorry I missed the funeral. You are in my thoughts and prayers. You are a beautiful falmily
09/03/2024
Mary Bernardini
I'm so sorry to hear about Lonnie. I worked at Cheryl's diner for 11 years. I cooked and served Lonnie his breakfast and sometimes even dinner on Friday nights. I will miss him. I'm sorry I could not make it to the funeral home but please know that I enjoyed knowing Lonnie and talking to him everyday. God Bless.
09/03/2024
Mike Madigan
I worked in the Tin Mill for 16 years , Lonnie was one of the best crane operators in the place. We changed a lot of rolls together. May Our Father have mercy on his soul, God Bless Him. Mike Madigan
09/03/2024
Roger D. Davis
He was a great man. It was my honor to have met him. In doing his part to make the township safer, he helped make the whole area safer.
09/03/2024
Frank Rogers
Lonnie was a wonderful gentle man in my memories of him. He was always ready and willing to jump in and help at the drop of a hat. My condolences
09/03/2024
FOP Lodge #97
To Lonnie and Family Are thoughts and prayers are with Lonnie and his family, in this time of need. On behalf of the men and women of Lodge #97 God bless Lonnie and his family lODGE #97
09/03/2024
Cathy Cich
Dearest Patsy and Family Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of Lonnie. We are currently on Vacation in Myrtle but just read the obit on Herald Star on line. Been trying to watch for our people. April sends her love and prayers as well. You are in our thoughts Patsy and in our prayers. Love Cath and April
09/03/2024
shelly (shaffer) murray
Dear Patsy, Steven, danny and Joy, We are so sorry to here about Uncle Gene. We wish we could be there with you all, but just know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Shelly, Steve,and Phillip
09/03/2024
Christina and Donald Acors
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. We rejoice that Lonnie has gone home to be with the Lord and we pray that the Lord will embrace you and hold you ever so close in the days to come. We are here if you need anything.
09/03/2024
Tonja Quinn McCollough
So sorry to hear of Lonnie's death. He was a great person and he will be greatly missed. I have many wonderful memories from the township of him and Jack Wilson. My dad thought the world of him as well. After dad retired as trustee Lonnie always asked how he and my mom were doing. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tonja Quinn McCollough
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