Dean Schaffer

Dean Schaffer

Dean Schaffer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc. - Newfane on Aug. 11, 2023.
Dean M. Schaffer, born December 29, 1934 in Trevorton, PA, died August 10, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on August 14, 2023 at Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc. located at 2670 Main St. Newfane, NY. The Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 AM on August 15, 2023, also at Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery.

Dean attended Bloomsburg State Teachers College and Syracuse University.

Dean was employed by Newfane Central Schools.

Dean served in the US Army.

To honor Dean's memory, donations can be made to Miller Hose Fire Company at 2737 Main Street, Newfane, NY 14108.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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