Dennis C. Shaffer, 73 of North Huntingdon peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at UPMC Montefiore Hospital. He was born Oct. 27, 1950, in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Robert and Ruth Smith Shaffer. He was a member of Calvary Assembly Church. He was a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in engineering. He enjoyed NASCAR, was an avid Pittsburgh and Penn State sports fan, WWII aviation buff, interested in working on model airplanes, enjoyed traveling with Betty, and spending time with his family and friends. Prior to his retirement, was employed as a machinist for Jennison Corp., Carnegie. He was preceded in death by his father and first wife, Elaine. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Betty Collier Idler Shaffer; sons, Michael Shaffer (Gretchen) and Ken Shaffer (April); daughters, Brenda Shaffer, Katrina Jamnik (Brian), Jessica Parsons (Kenny) and Ericka Idler; "adopted" daughter, Rachel Wilson; grandchildren, Nate, Ryan, Alana, Justus, Juliana, Rosey, Melody, Zachory, Tobey, Melina, Elijah and Sydney; and sister, Susan Wadrose (Pete). There will be a memorial service at a later date to be announced at Calvary Assembly Church, Irwin. JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, is in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.