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Rome Twp. - Earl Lee Shaffer, age 71, died at his home in Rome, Ohio on May 14th, 2025. He was born on June 11, 1953, the son of Elmer Ray Shaffer and Adora Thelma (Hart) Shaffer. Earl was a carpenter by trade but was always working on his farm in Rome. Throughout the years he had cattle, pigs, sheep, chickens and even a miniature horse for his grandkids. Earl is survived by his two sisters; Betty Vins and Jean Wattson, One brother; Delmar Shaffer, his four grandchildren; Addison Gaeckle, Aiden Fletcher, Brooklin Shaffer and Remington Shaffer and one great grandchild; Lazuli Gaeckle. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother; Alvin Shaffer, his wife; Lousie Shaffer, his two kids; Lisa Fletcher and Todd Shaffer and one grandchild; Noah Fletcher. A funeral service officiated by Pastor James Stanley will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 12:00 p.m. at Paine Funeral Home, Inc., 140 E. Main Street, Orwell, OH 44076. A calling hour will be observed one hour prior to service on Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 12 Noon. Burial will follow at Rome North Cemetery.
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