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Educator Tom Shaffer Passes Away

October 6th, 2021 by WCBC Radio

Long time educator and community leader Tom Shaffer passed away Saturday at the age of 88. Shaffer was a retired Allegany High School teacher of 26 years and for several years served as president of the teachers union. In addition, during his retirement years, he volunteered at the Interfaith Community Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, the Cancer Center at Western Maryland Health System and the Allegany Museum. Adrienne Ottaviani, a former School Board member and County Commissioner, is a family friend…