| James E. Shaner | |
| State House: | Pennsylvania |
| District: | 52nd |
| Constituency: | Parts of Fayette and Westmoreland Counties |
| Term Start: | January 3, 1995[1] |
| Term End: | November 30, 2006[2] |
| Predecessor: | Rich Kasunic |
| Successor: | Deberah Kula |
| Birth Date: | September 21, 1936[3] |
| Birth Place: | Connellsville, Pennsylvania |
| Death Place: | Uniontown, Pennsylvania |
| Party: | Democrat |
| Alma Mater: | Fairmont State University |
| Spouse: | Mabel Jeanette |
| Children: | 1 child |
| Residence: | Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania |
James Edward Shaner (September 21, 1936 - April 15, 2012) was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
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]
Shaner died on April 15, 2012, in LaFayette Manor in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.[9]