James Shaner Politician

James Edward Shaner (September 21, 1936 – April 15, 2012) 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 PennsylvaniaHe 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.

Personal facts

Birth dateSeptember 21, 1935
Birth place
Connellsville Pennsylvania
Date of deathApril 15, 2012
Place of death
Uniontown Pennsylvania
Residence
Lemont Furnace Pennsylvania
Education
Fairmont State University

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Office holder

party
Democratic Party (United States)
region
Fayette County Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 52
successor

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External resources

  1. http://web.archive.org/web/*/http:/www.pahouse.com/shaner
  2. http://web.archive.org/web/20000306222100/http:/www.house.state.pa.us/members/districts/052/052.htm