Obituary of Donald M. Shaffer

Donald Mike Shaffer, 70, of Titusville, passed away Monday morning December 6, 2021 at the Titusville Area Hospital.

            Mike was born on May 12, 1951 in Rocky Grove, PA, a son of the late Eugene and Dorothy Carter Shaffer.

            He was a graduate of Townville High School, class of 1969 where he was an athlete with both the Eagles football and basketball teams.

            Mike was a veteran having served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict.

            Mike had been employed at various businesses as a financial manager.  He was last employed at Blazer Finance Company in Titusville from where he retired.  He had also been employed at Try M Consumer Finance in Corry.

            Mike was a member of the Bruce Shorts Post 5958 VFW; a member of the Cleo J. Ross Post 368 American Legion; and a member of the Titusville Moose Club.

            He enjoyed drinking his Miller Lite, riding his motorcycle, golfing, camping, and spending time with his grandchildren.

            He is survived by his fiancée Christina Brenizer of Titusville; two daughters, Krista Shaffer of Titusville and Casey Nester of Green Cove Springs, FL; three grandchildren, Hannah Nester, Timothy and Grace Fultz; a brother, Eugene L. Shaffer II and wife Linda of Titusville; a sister, Katherine Chapel of Warren; step-brothers, Richard Abrams and wife Judy of Hydetown and Gary Abrams and wife Judith of Titusville; numerous nieces and nephews; and his extended family, Jason Antill of Tennessee, and Tamara Tucker, Kristi Curry and David A. Kline, all of Arkansas.

            In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by a step-brother, Ben Abrams.

           A celebration of life for Mike will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the Titusville Moose Lodge. A luncheon will follow after the service.