Shafer-Winans Funeral Chapel

164 North High Street
Cortland, Ohio 44410
(330) 637-4986
 
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 History

In 1895, John H. Love embarked in the undertaking business in connection with a general store on Hoagland Blackstub Road, north of Route 88, at West Mecca. Looking to expand in 1910, Love purchased the undertaking and furniture business of James Bradord, located on West Main Street in Cortland which had been established in 1882.

This Cortland funeral home's name was changed to Love and Son Funeral Directors and continued under the name until 1972.

Love retired from the undertaking line in 1926 when the funeral department was assumed by his son, Neal T. Love. John continued operating the furniture store.

The funeral home was relocated sometime in the 1920s to its present location at 164 North High St. The name was changed to Shafer-Winans and Love Funeral Home in the fall of 1972 when the business was purchased from Neal Love's son-in-law Gerald Conley by two Cortland men - Donald L. Winans and James D. Shafer.

The Shafer-Winans Chapel of Lane Funeral Homes is still located in the E.B. Caldwell family home (circa 1870) that was probably built by his father, James Caldwell, who brought hundreds of head of cattle on cattle drives from southern Ohio to the Western Reserve.

Lane Funeral Homes, Inc. acquisition of Shafer-Winans Chapel in 2005 is proof of their dedication to the community. They continue to add new services to meet the changing times while still offering the same personalized services and products. 

 Staff:

Jarrod Kane ManagingFuneral Director	A Cortland native, Jarrod graduated from Lakeview High School and attended Kent State University before receiving his Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Mortuary Science degrees from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.  Jarrod is the managing funeral director at the Shafer-Winans Chapel having started his career there in 1995.  He’s a member of the Mecca Community Church, charter member and Treasurer of the Cortland Area Men’s Club as well as a member of the Cortland Foundation and the Loyal Order of Moose, Cortland Lodge. His professional memberships include the Tri County Funeral Director’s Association, Ohio Funeral Directors Association, the National Funeral Directors Association and the Ohio Embalmers Association. Jarrod is an avid outdoorsman.  He enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, snowmobiling, motorcycling, golfing and woodworking. He is a member of the Mosquito Bowman Archery Club, ABATE (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) and belongs to several wildlife organizations, including the Whitetails Unlimited, Wild Turkey Federation and the NRA.  He married the former Heather G. Bell and has three sons: Morgan, Brennon and Ethan Kane.
Brian Bellus Funeral Director	Brian is a 2003 graduate of Lakeview High School in Cortland. Brian started in the funeral business as a part time employee at Shafer-Winans Funeral Chapel while attending Youngstown State University in 2003. In 2005, Brian transferred to the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where he recieved his bachelors degree in December of 2006. He become a licensed funeral director and embalmer in early 2008.  Brian currently resides in Howland Township where he is a part time firefighter and EMT with the Howland Fire Department. He is a member of St. Roberts Catholic Church in Cortland. In his free time, Brian enjoys boating. jetskiing, camping, and projects around the house.
Barry G. Lamer Funeral Director	Lamer is a 1973 graduate of Howland High School and attended Youngstown State University, as well as the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Sciences. He is active as secretary of the Champion Kiwanis Club, a member of the Cortland Kiwanis Club, a member of Carroll F. Clapp Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite Valley of Youngstown and Ali Baba Shrine in Cleveland. He is also chairman of several projects within the Champion Kiwanis Club. Lamer is also an avid Red Cross blood donor. Lamer is married to Amy Miller and has three sons - Matthew, Adam and Aaron with whom he enjoys cycling and vintage automobiles.
Sauni Shafer Administrative Assistant	Sauni is a lifetime resident of the Cortland area and graduated from Lakeview High School and attended Kent State University and the University of Akron.  She previously worked in banking and retail, owning her own store in Cortland for 20 years. She is an active member of Niles Nazarene Church, Cortland Beautification Association and takes care of Lane Funeral Homes Adopt-a-Spot.  She enjoys traveling to New York City to visit her son Tate, crafting, quilting, decorating her home, walking, cooking, and biking.  Sauni lives in Cortland with her miniature schnauzer, “Kirby”. She has a very large family and enjoys spending time with them and helping them with their projects.