Preceded by Rich Kasunic Name James Shaner Spouse(s) Mabel Jeanette | Political party Democratic Succeeded by Deberah Kula | |
Constituency Parts of Fayette and Westmoreland Counties Born September 21, 1936
Connellsville, Pennsylvania ( 1936-09-21 ) Died April 15, 2012(2012-04-15) (aged 75)
Uniontown, Pennsylvania | ||
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 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.