SALEM - Greg Shaffer, 60, of Salem, died October 30, 2011 at 4:50 a.m. at Salem Community Hospital.

Greg handled this final challenge (prostate cancer) with dignity and maintained his sense of humor throughout, never giving up hope of better days. We'll miss his presence and Christmas will never be the same without him.

He was born on Dec. 28, 1950 in Massillon, OH. He was the son of B. Jean (Christopher) Shaffer and the late C.G. "Bud" Shaffer.

He is survived by his mother of Salem; brother Larry (Kathy) Shaffer of Salem; and sister Rhonda Shaffer of Fairport, NY. He also left behind two nephews, Scott (Darla) Shaffer of Dubois, PA and Mike (Tara) Shaffer of Mt. Juliet, TN plus five grandnieces and nephews and one great-grandniece.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by grandparents, Aaron and Jenny Shaffer; grandmother Clela Beckler; a nephew, Daniel Shaffer; plus two aunts and three uncles.

Greg attended Greenbrier Military Academy in White Sulpher Springs, WV for two years and graduated from Salem High School in 1968. He earned his mechanical engineering degree from Kent State. Greg was the owner of G. Toner Cartridge in Salem and actively involved with the Tea Party. He also attended Holy Trinity English Lutheran Church.

A Celebration of Life Service will be observed on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Salem Holy Trinity English Lutheran Church with the Rev Connie Sassanella of the church officiating.

Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Beloit, Ohio. A time of visitation will be observed one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Holy Trinity English Lutheran Church 1089 East State St., Salem, Ohio 44460.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen Funeral Home, Salem, Ohio.

11/3/11