Catherine L. (Cook) Schaffer, age 66, of Shelby, died Thursday, October 10, 2024 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital.
Born July 25, 1958 in Mansfield, Catherine was the daughter of the late Roger Dale and Margie L. (Smith) Cook. A 1976 graduate of Crestview High School, her education was furthered through numerous opportunities including a master’s degree. Her career was spent with the U.S. Department of Defense where she served as the director of various accounting departments within Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS). She retired on November 1, 2014.
Catherine’s hobbies have been extensive and varied through various stages of her life. A constant was horses- she always loved having horses and raising them. Additionally, she enjoyed flower gardening, had a vast collection of Longaberger baskets, and was fortunate to be able to travel all over the world.
Catherine’s love for her family was evident and time spent with them was cherished. Her survivors include her son: Tim (Shannon) McCallister of Shelby; step-son: David (Missy) Schaffer of Mansfield; grandchildren: Emma McCallister, Sierra (Austin) Barcroft, Skyler Schaffer; siblings: Debra Roberts of Mansfield, Carol Diana (Jeff) Roza of Ontario, and Michael (Karen) Cook of Shelby; nieces and nephews: Cathy Lynn (Brad) Barciz, Roger (Lynn) McGinnis, Steven McGinnis, Tara Roberts, Michael (Colleen) Cook, Jr., and Stephanie (Derek) Hagberg; and other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Robert Dean “Bob” Schaffer, on December 17, 2023 and nephew, Paul Michael Roberts.
Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 5-7 pm at the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where funeral services will immediately follow at 7 pm. Burial and graveside services will be on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11 am at Ganges Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org/donate).
Condolences may be left on Catherine’s obituary on the funeral home’s website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or their Facebook page (Facebook.com/PenwellFuneralHome).