Kenneth Franklin Shaffer Sr.

August 13, 1932 - October 24, 2016

Wantage - Kenneth F. Shaffer, Sr., age 84, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at his residence. Born in LaPorte, Pennsylvania to the late Ralph and Ruth (Bacon) Shaffer, Ken lived in Johnsonburg before moving to Sussex County 45 years ago. He was the owner/operator of Shaffer Trucking, retiring four years ago. Ken was a former member of the Knowlton American Legion Post 418 in Columbia and attended the Walnut Valley United Methodist Church in Blairstown. Ken was predeceased by his companion of 40 years, Helen "Shirley" Walton in 2012 and his sister, Mary Alice Blanford in 1993. He is survived by his son, Kenneth F. Shaffer, Jr. of Blairstown; his two daughters, Barbara French of Fort Pierce, Florida and Deborah Doe of Jerico, Vermont; his sister, Judy Ann Bishop of Fort Pierce, Florida; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Mt. Salem Cemetery in Wantage. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com