Shaffer Cormell

Shaffer V. Cormell, 93 of Austintown OH, died early Sunday morning, Nov.27th at St. Elizabeth /Mercy Health Care Center of Youngstown OH. Shaffer was born March 16, 1929 in Youngstown OH, a son of the late Vonia and Alma B. (Ireland) Cormell and was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1947, and while in school he played football and enjoyed time with friends and family. Shaffer served his country as a Korean War Veteran of the United States Navy. Shaffer also worked on the railroad as a conductor and brakeman for Erie Railroad, Erie Lackawanna, and Conrail for 41 years until he retired. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of West Austintown and enjoyed fishing, football, baseball, and bowling. His wife, the former Irene Campbell, whom he married May 19, 1951, died May 21, 2012. He leaves three children, Rickey Cormell, who took care of him, of Austintown OH, beloved daughter, Nancy Cormell of Cornersburg, OH, and son Donald (Joyce) Cormell of McDonald OH. He also leaves a few grandchildren Mike (Trish) Cormell and Tom (Melissa) Cormell and some great grandchildren as well. He also leaves a sister, Selma Bolash of Youngstown, OH and a brother, David Cormell of Cincinnati, OH. Besides his parents and his wife, Shaffer was preceded in death by two sisters, Evonne Hunt, Juanita Burgey and four brothers, Laird Cormell, Quenton Cormell , Donald (Vivian) Cormell and Leland Cormell. Per Shaffer’s wishes there will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, January 28th at First United Methodist Church of West Austintown. Friends and Family may call from 10am-11am with service following after.