James N. Schaeffer, 85, of 1610 Housels Run Rd., Milton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at his residence. Born in Minersville in 1935, Jim was a son of the late Emanuel and Kathleen (Connelly) Schaeffer. In 1987 he married Marcy Campbell, who survives. His passing ends a partnership of more than 41 years. Jim always joked that he barely made it out of Minersville High School in 1953; however, he went on to own and operate several businesses, including Nilus Manufacturing in Kratzerville. At the age of 48, he graduated from the New England Institute of Technology and opened Appliance Repairs of Susquehanna Valley in Shamokin Dam. In addition to repairing things, he built a home in Seltzer, and remodeled homes in Shamokin Dam and Waterford, VA. Jim was active in shooting events, an avid reader, excellent cook, and gardener. He was a member of the NRA; Loyal Order of MOOSE, Selinsgrove; and life member of DH&L Ambulance League, Selinsgrove. Surviving in addition to his wife are one brother and sister-in-law, Charles and wife Blanche of Colombia, SC; children Linda and husband Joe Deegan of Lemoyne, PA, and Timothy Schaeffer of Phoenix, AZ; and one grandson, Andrew Schaeffer of Phoenix, AZ. As Jim requested, there will be no service. Rest in peace, Jim; no more pain. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Evangelical, 235 Hospital Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837 and Residential Home Health, 427 Hepburn St., Williamsport, PA 17701 for their kind and compassionate care. Donations in Jim's memory may be made to either organization. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements.