Born on February 2, 1935 in Jamestown he was the son of
Raymond and Lenna Johnston Shaner. Mr. Shaner thoroughly enjoyed high school at
Bolivar Central School. Not only was he a good student but he was also a star
athlete on many championship winning teams in basketball and football. After
graduation, Rod started his career as a salesman and continued that for well
over fifty years. Rod enjoyed golf and fishing as hobbies.
In 1955 Rod was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses: he
was a member of the Central Hinsdale Congregation.
Rod enjoyed good food and drink at local eateries and at
home with friends and family. He was a big man, reaching 6”6 in his prime, but
was gentle and kind at all times. He also had a great vocabulary. Rod always
thought before he spoke. He will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure
of knowing him. He is survived by his loving wife, Sonja Jean Shaner, married
for Forty-Nine years their daughter Jennifer A. Shaner of Shinglehouse PA. And
grandchildren Morgan and Sawyer; their daughter Jeannine E. (Zachary) Bentley
Amado AZ. And grandchildren Marcus, Portia and Alanna; and their son Jaeson R.
Shaner Olean. Preceded in death by two sisters, Onilee Burdick, Zoe Polen. One
brother Donald Shaner. Memorial services will be held at a later date to be
announced. Burial in Maple Lawn Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the
Schaffner Funeral Home Inc. Bolivar
