Dorothy Ann "Dot" Shaffer, 83, of California, MD passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 18, 1938 in Latrobe, PA to the late Howard J Schrack and Beatrice M Schrack.

Dorothy married her 'boyfriend' the late John (Luke) in November 1956. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary together before his passing. Their love was an inspiration for their three loving children, Janna, James and John, Jr. As their family continued to grow with grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Dot rejoiced in the blessings God bestowed upon her all because two people fell in love.

Dot lived her life to the fullest. With a vibrant personality and infectious smile, Dot embodied the silliness of Lucille Ball and the sassiness of Betty White. Dot had a wonderful personality that drew people to her. She enjoyed a good cup of hot tea and an old-time comedy movie with her husband.

She loved reading her Bible. She found peace and understanding through scripture. Dorothy along with her husband John enjoyed their afternoon lunches with friends after church on Sundays. Her love of reading the Bible thru each year was an exciting accomplishment for her. She loved to share scripture and witness to the restaurant staff, always leaving a track for them to read along with the tip.

Dot was an amazing seamstress. She loved sharing her sewing knowledge with others. Much of her sewing handiwork is still enjoyed today thru quilts, wedding and bridesmaid's dresses, curtains, pillows, table cloths, and those unique costumes and backdrops she would make each year for the Christmas and Easter pageants.

A devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, treasured sister and beloved friend, Dot has left many loving memories for those who loved her to cherish. Her legacy will be encompassed by her beautiful gardens that will thrive through the harshest weather, quilts that will keep her loved ones warm in the cold and the memories of a truly distinguished woman with a heart of gold.

Dorothy is survived by her children: Janna Linkous (Fred), James Shaffer (Brenda), and John L. Shaffer, Jr.; grandchildren, Joshua (Kim), Jessica (Allan), Jonathan (Katie), Sara, Jennifer (Kyle), John (Megan), Cody (Ashley); and great grandchildren Lillian, Hunter, Bodie, RaeLynn and Abigail. She is also survived by her sister, Diana Neal (Bob) and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Beatrice Schrack; her husband, John Shaffer, Sr.; daughter-in-law, Linda Shaffer; and siblings, Kathryn Schrack, George H Schrack and Grace Brehun.

The family will receive friends for Dot's Visitation on Monday, February 21, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Hughesville Baptist Church, 8505 Old Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637.

A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Pastor Kevin Cullins. Interment will be held in Maryland Veteran Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations may be made to Alzheimer's/Dementia Research, Wounded Warriors Project, or Tunnel to Towers Foundation.