Dorcas Diaz-Shaner Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Dorcas Diaz-Shaner (Ridgewood, New Jersey). Dorcas, born on December 11, 1936 in New York, New York, passed away on July 20, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Dorcas for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Dorcas’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She is survived by: her husband Donald Wayne Shaner; her sister Diana Coggins (Eugene Coggins); her son Marc (Jeannette Kuroly); and her grandchildren, David and Hannah Shaner. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In Lieu of flowers donations in memory of Dorcas can be made to Campolo Center for Ministry (https://www.eastern.edu).
