Lincoln E. Shaffer

He married Laura Louise (Greene) in 1958, who preceded him in death in 2020 after sharing 62 years of marriage.

Surviving are his son, James, and wife, Patricia, of Roaring Spring; a daughter-in-law, Kimberly Shaffer; four grandchildren: Leah Babb (Ben), Andrew Shaffer (Goldie), Keri Bequeath (Nicholas) and Sarah Yingling (Shaden); eight great-grandchildren: Delaney, Calvin, Evelyn, Warren, Jolene, Andrew Jr., Arizona and Savannah; a sister, Yvonne Johnston; and a brother, Bill Petite.

He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Shaffer, in 2025; and three siblings: Dennis Shaffer, Tom Petitt and Myra Jean Brink.

Lincoln retired in 1999 from Conrail as a stenciler.

He was a member of Juniata Valley Gospel Church and attended Martinsburg Church of God.

Lincoln enjoyed woodworking, taking and printing photos, playing solitaire on his iPad and Penn State sports. He especially loved spending time with his family.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Martinsburg Church of God, with Pastor Doug Williams officiating. A time of sharing will immediately follow the funeral service.

Private interment will be at New Canoe Creek Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Ride 4 Health, Gentiva Hospice and John’s Way Medical Equipment Ministry.

Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

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