Dale T. Shaffer's Obituary
Dale T Shaffer
May 9, 1928 – June 16, 2024
Dale T. Shaffer, age 96, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024. He was the loving husband of 60 years to the late Norma Rae “Sue” Shaffer. Dale was survived by his two children, Julie (Sonny) Cole, Linda (Bob) Kennedy, two grandchildren, Tom and Bobby, four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Geraldine Beal. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mary Shaffer, daughter, Becky Lee Shaffer and granddaughter, Candace Minsal.
Dale was a devoted and faithful member of the Whitehall Church of Christ for 48 years where he served on many committees and was an outstanding role model to all who knew him. He was a member of the South Hills Lodge #761 F & AM, retired after 30 years as a Field Manager for Unisys Corporation and a Korean War veteran.
Dale was compassionate and caring and will be missed by all who knew him. He spent his last few years at the Sheridan at Bethel Park where he made many friends of both residents and employees.
Viewing will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Additional viewing will take place at the Whitehall Church of Christ, 215 Streets Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, immediately followed by the service at 12:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Midwestern Children’s Home, 4585 Long-Spurling Rd, Pleasant Plain, OH 45162.
To leave online condolences please visit www.jeffersonmemorial.com
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