James Shaner

James Edward Shaner (September 21, 1936 – April 15, 2012) was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

James E. Shaner
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 52nd district
In office January 3, 1995[1] – November 30, 2006[2]
Preceded by	Rich Kasunic
Succeeded by	Deberah Kula
Personal details
Born	(1936-09-21)September 21, 1936[3] Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Died	April 15, 2012(2012-04-15) (aged 75) Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Mabel Jeanette
Children	1 child
Residence	Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania
Alma mater	Fairmont State University

Biography

Shaner graduated from Uniontown Senior High School.^[4] He earned a bachelor's degree from Fairmont State College and a Master's degree from West Virginia University. He also attended classes at California University of Pennsylvania.^[5]

He was first elected to represent the 52nd legislative district in 1994. Shaner underwent heart bypass surgery in October 2005.^[6] He announced his retirement in February 2006, citing health concerns.^[7]

In 2007, it was revealed that Shaner, as a lame duck legislator, attended legislative training trips at the public's expense after his defeat.^[8]

Death

Shaner died on April 15, 2012, in LaFayette Manor in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.^[9]