John “Jack” Saba Shatara, 79, formerly of 679 West Washington Street, Bradford, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, surrounded by his loving wife and daughter, at Bradford Manor.
Born on August 18, 1941, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Saba and Elizabeth (Saba) Shatara.
He was a graduate of Bradford Area High School where he served as the master counselor of the Masonic Temple.
After graduation, Jack attended George Washington University in Washington, DC. He returned home to run Ideal Dry Cleaners after the passing of his father Saba Jacob Shatara.
Jack served in the United States Army and was in the Reserves for several years.
Jack worked at and later became sole owner of the James R. Evans Clothing Co. in Bradford. The store was 104 years old when he retired in 2007. He loved serving his customers.
Jack loved camping, coin collecting, and watching the Buffalo Bills. He was a great cook and baker, making the best chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting.
On March 31, 1973, in Bradford, he married his loving wife Brenda (Glady) Shatara, of nearly 50 years who survives. Together they have one daughter, Andrea Shatara of Boston, MA. He is also survived one sister, Miriam Blohm of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Barbara Shatara.
Family and friends will be invited to attend a Celebration of Jack's Life at a later date and time to be announced.
Memorials in memory of Jack may be made to the SPCA.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com