Miles J. Shaeffer, 50, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2017, at his home.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lynwood W. and Doris J. (Firestone) Shaeffer and was also preceded in death by his nephew, Shawn Keller.

A 1984 graduate of Manheim Township High School, Miles was a pitcher for the Blue Streaks baseball team. In addition, he was a participating member of the marching band for 4 years and was selected as Drum Major his senior year. Music was a tremendous part of Miles's life. He was an accomplished and amazing drummer, having started taking lessons at the age of 8.

He graduated from DeVry University, where he studied Computer Information Systems. In 1988, Miles, again, pursued his passion of music and joined the MTHS band staff as Percussion Music & Marching Instructor, where he contributed 24 years of service to the program, as well as many band competition championships.

He was employed by The Restaurant Store, Wyomissing, PA, as a Sales Leader, where he enjoyed working with his colleagues and assisting customers.

He was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan and an avid and creative cook. He was known for always having a smile and a great sense of humor. He lived by the motto, Live Well, Laugh Often and Love Much!

Miles is survived by his children, Jared T. Shaeffer, of Lancaster, Nathan L. Vonderheide, of Lancaster and Heather R. Shaeffer, of Ephrata, PA, two grandchildren, Emberly and Tre, and his former wife, Molly Shaeffer, of Lancaster. In addition, he is survived by his brother, Brian Shaeffer, husband of Sandy, of Lancaster; sisters, Sharon Shaeffer, of Lancaster, Wanda Bomberger, wife of Robert Bomberger, of Reinholds, and Twila Dowling, of Basking Ridge, NJ. He is also survived by nephews, Justin Keller, Ephrata, PA, Blake Bomberger, Jessup, MD, Scott Savarese, Union, NJ, Christopher Savarese, Morristown, NJ, Alexander and Austin Shaeffer of Lancaster, as well as nieces, Rachael Carucci, Toms River, NJ and Gretchen Bomberger, Middletown, PA

Along with his immediate and extended family and caring friends, Miles will be greatly missed!

A viewing will be held from 4PM-8PM on Monday, February 6th at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pike. A second viewing will be held from 10-10:45AM, followed by the Funeral Service at 11AM at Church of the Apostles U.C.C. 1850 Marietta Ave. Lancaster, PA on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 with The Rev. Kathryn L. Kuhn officiating. Interment will be in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions to defray the funeral costs may be made out too and sent to the Charles F Snyder Jr funeral Home &Crematory 3110 Lititz Pk Lititz Pa 17543.