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Official Obituary of

Douglas H. "Diggers" Shaffer

June 14, 1945 ~ December 1, 2022 (age 77) 77 Years Old

Douglas Shaffer Obituary

Douglas Harry Shaffer "Diggers", 77 of Derry, passed away December 1, 2022, in Latrobe Excela. He was born June 14, 1945 in New Castle, a son of the late Harry T. Shaffer and Mary M. Bowlus. Doug was a life member of the Derry Ukes and FJ Bow and Gun Club, was a member of New Alexandria Fireman's Club, Rod and Gun club, FOE #1612, Latrobe American Legion and enjoyed motorcycles, fishing and camping. Doug is survived by his wife Linda C. (Rorabaugh) Shaffer, a daughter Mary M. Nale a stepson Timothy M. Rorabaugh (Maria) two brothers Daniel R. Shaffer (June), Lamar Shaffer (Donna) a sister Barbra Speak (Delmar), a sister in law Joyce Cottrell, and grandchildren; Jamie L. Shaffer, Shania Harvey, Haley Freberg, Jordan Rorabaugh and Alexandria Rorabaugh, great grandchildren Bobbi Jo Harvey, Shane Tyler Alexander Roll, Kinzey Harvey and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Doug is preceded in death by his step mother Lillian Shaffer, a son Charles R. Shaffer a brother Thomas Shaffer and a sister Renee Shaffer.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to a charity of your choice. Family extends a special thanks to the Latrobe Hospice for their compassion and care.
Arrangements are private and entrusted to the McCabe Funeral Home, Derry. On line condolences may be made at mccabefuneralhomespa.com