John served his country in the US Army during WWII.
He retired from France Stone Company with 291/2 years of service, and had been employed at the Putnam County Highway Department for 8 years.
John was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Wanda and his second wife, Virginia; a son, Larry Shaner; four brothers and two sisters.
Surviving are his children, Sandra S. Chadd and John W. Shaner; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Graveside services with Honors will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 12 noon at Forest Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Hallie Taylor Officiating.
