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Dennis Shaffer Obituary
Dennis was born on July 24, 1943, to the late Irvin Gibson and Ruth Bowser in Ohio.
He graduated from Reynoldsville Area High School. He proudly served with the United States Army with the - Airborne. Dennis worked at Brockway Glass for 31 years until retirement. He married Janet Chase in June of 2005 in Reynoldsville; Janet survives him.
He enjoyed golfing and football. He was an avid Steelers fan and used to coach football teams in the Reynoldsville area. Above all else, Dennis loved spending time with his grandchildren: Jesse (Tabitha) Nissel, Isabel (David) DeLarme, Emily (Devin) Gray, Garret Nissel, Kaylee Nissel, Ivy Nissel, Colton Nissel, Sophia Nissel, Clara Nissel, Gabriel Marshall, Brittny (Chris) DeMotte, Bethany (Bob) Rehm, and Meghan (Troy) Braddock, enjoying all their ideas and activities.
In addition to his wife, Dennis is survived by four children: Mark Shaffer, Allen "Tink" Marshall, Kelly Jo Nissel, and Jenna Shaffer; eighteen grandchildren; four great-grandsons: Waylon, Carter, and Levi; and good friend: Dave Slima.
In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in passing by one son: Denny Shaffer.
All services will be held privately to the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Snyder – d'Argy Funeral Home, 206 E. Main Street, Reynoldsville, PA 15851. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Reynoldsville, Jefferson Co., PA.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the DuBois Area Honor Guard, PO Box 907, DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.dargyfh.com
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Connie Walker
April 30, 2025
I am very sorry to hear of Denny's passing. I'm a caregiver and had gone to his home a few times to help him out. He was a really nice guy and enjoyed what little time I was able to spend with him. My deepest sympathy to Janet and your entire family
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