Dennis Shields

Dennis Ray Shields, 67, of Mayport, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 while at Dubois Penn Highlands Hospital.

He was born December 11, 1954 in Indiana, PA to Larry Dale and Margaret Louise (Johnston) Shields.

Dennis was a 1972 graduate of Marion Center High School.  He was employed as a carpenter and was a member of the Carpenter Labor Union.  Dennis had also been employed as a logger and later became a truck owner and operator. 

He loved livestock especially horses.  Dennis enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending time with his friends.  He will be remembered as a hard worker and loving husband.

Surviving is his wife, Grace (Monn) Shields; children, Adam and Tracey Kostryk, Tiffany Koss, and Christopher L. Anthony; brother, Gary (Marie) Shields; sister-in-law, Darlene Shields; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ronald Shields; sister, Linda LaVan; and several aunts and uncles.

Friends will be received on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home.  A funeral service will immediately follow in the Lefdahl Chapel with Rev. Micah McMillen, officiating.

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