Cheryl E. Shaffer-Conti 1962-2025

Born July 2, 1962, in Youngstown, she was a daughter to the late Herb Sr. and Elaine Grimm Shaffer.

Cheryl was a 1980 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. She worked in retail while holding many management positions.

Cheryl’s love for her husband and son brought her great joy, as did her love of homemaking. She also had a special place in her heart for her many kitties she loved and cared for through the years.

Cherished memories will be carried on by her loving husband, Kenneth Conti, whom she married Sept. 3, 1994; her pride and joy, son, Kennedy (Sophia) Conti; two sisters, Debbie Fleming of Austintown and Cathy (Mike) D’Andrea of Niles; as well as many loved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Herb Shaffer Jr.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m., at the Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St., Boardman, OH 44514.

The family requests that memorial contributions in Cheryl’s name can be made to Hospice of the Valley – Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Youngstown, OH 44514; or the ALS Association at www.als.org.

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