James Shaner

Male, Deceased Person

– 2012

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Who was James Shaner?

James Edward Shaner was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

He is a graduate of Uniontown Senior High School. He earned a degree from Fairmont State College and a Master's degree from West Virginia University. He has also attended classes at California University of Pennsylvania

He was first elected to represent the 52nd legislative district in 1994. Shaner underwent heart bypass surgery in October 2005. He announced his retirement in February 2006, citing health concerns. In 2007, it was revealed that Shaner, as a lame duck legislator, attended legislative training trips at the public's expense after his defeat. He died on April 15, 2012 in LaFayette Manor in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

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Education
  • Fairmont State University
Lived in
  • Lemont Furnace
Died
Apr 15, 2012
Uniontown

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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