With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Allen "Al" Shaffer, on December 5, 2024. Born on June 22, 1947 in Portage Pennsylvania. Allen is preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Hilda Shaffer (nee Kreutzberger), spouse Deborah Shaffer (nee Anselmo), and brother Ronald Shaffer.

Allen was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy. They shaped him into the man he became. He was a cook while in the service on a ship. After being discharged, he became a baker that was his career.

Allen touched many lives with his kindness and generosity. If you needed help doing something he would be there for you. He leaves behind his sister and nephew, Linda and Clint Welsh and many dear friends and neighbors. He will be missed.

Viewing will be Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 12-1 pm at Vito-Nero Funeral Home; 6130 Turney Road Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125. He will enter his eternal resting place at 1:30 pm at Calvary Cemetary. Please NO Flowers.

August 1, 1936 - November 24, 2022

Alice Jane Mason Shaffer passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, November 24th 2022. She was the loving mother of Virginia "Ginny" and Jeff Lopick (deceased), and Gregory Shaffer. Dear Grandma of Joshua (Krystal), Emily (Parker) Porosky, Michael and Joseph, Great Grandma of Aidan and Kian, as well as a beloved Aunt, Cousin and friend to many. Alice was preceded in death by her parents John and Belva Mason (nee Culp) and dear sister Hazel Petrovich (nee Mason) and brother John "Jack" Mason.

Per Alice's request, services and interment will be private. Arrangements can be entrusted to Vito Nero Funeral Home and Crematory.

After Glow by Helen Lowrie Marshall

"I'd like the memory of me

To be a happy one

I'd like to leave an after glow

Of smiles when life is done

I'd like to leave an echo

Whispering softly down the ways

Of happy times and laughing times

And bright and sunny days

I'd like the tears of those who grieve

To dry before the sun

Of happy memories that I leave

When life is done"