Shifflett, Max R.

Max R. Shifflett

(April 18, 1928 - December 14, 2011)

Max R. Shifflett, 83, of 1106 Youngs Road, Linden, died Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at home, surrounded by his family and friends, following a lengthy illness.

Born April 18, 1928 in Montgomery, he was the son of J. Walter and Annie Martin Shifflett.

Max was predeceased by his wives, the former Vivian J. Folmar and the former Ruby A. Smith.

Max retired from the former Bethlehem Steel and had worked at the former C.A. Reed. He was a member of Pine Run United Methodist Church, a U.S. Marine veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Salladasburg Senior Citizens and enjoyed farming, woodworking and carpentry.

Surviving are sons, Max Richard (Theresa) Shifflet Jr. of Cortland, Ohio and Charles Lee (Suzanne) Shifflet of Dripping Springs, Tex.; daughters, Deborah Ann (James Jr.) Dougherty of Mill Creek Twp., Diane Jean (Louis) Cupiccia and Linda Marie Shifflet, both of Williamsport and Michelle Renee (Mark) Baughman of Niceville, Fla.; brothers, Roy (Doris) Shifflet of Valrico, Fla., Bill (Vera) Shifflet of Cogan Station and Bob (Pat) Shifflet of Emporia, Kan.; 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Max is also survived by his special friend, Agnes M. Steppe of Salladasburg, and her family, especially her son, Mark, who all provided comfort, support and love to him during the last 14 years.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, at Knight-Confer’s, 1914 Memorial Avenue, with Pastor Scott R. Koser officiating. Burial will be in Woodward Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

The family welcomes flowers or donations may be made to the Pine Run United Methodist Church, 1719 Pine Run Road, Linden, PA 17744.