Sandra L. Shorts, Cortland, Ohio

CORTLAND, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Sandra Lee Shorts, 71, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2024, at Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

Sandy, as she was affectionately known was born in Warren, Ohio on July 16, 1952, to John and Vivien Fleischer.

She grew up in Bazetta Township. Graduating from Lakeview High School in 1970.

After graduation, she went on to a career at Packard Electric for 34 years where she worked on the index line. Later she worked at Walgreens in Warren for 10 years.

Sandy loved antiquing and going to flea markets, always looking for that special little treasurer.

Camping season at Indian Creek in Geneva was the highlight of her summer. Decorating her campsite with potted flowers and a nautical theme was a true enjoyment for her. She loved riding the golf cart around the campground with her loyal Yorkie, Abby, by her side.

Family meant the world to her. She loved all her nieces and nephews like they were her own. She will be sadly missed by niece, Lori (Rick) Palowitz of Howland; great-nieces, Hannah and Paige Haynie, and Grace Zucco of Howland; and nephews, Ryan and Brandon Fleischer of Mount Juliet, Tennessee.

She leaves her devoted life partner, Don Gintert, of Bazetta; family, sister Patricia (Herb) Loree of Howland; brother Kevin (Elaine) of Champion; and beloved Yorkie, Abby.

Preceding her in death were her parents, John and Vivien Fleischer; and her husband, Jeffrey Shorts.

Calling hours will be held at Lane Family Funeral Homes Shafer-Winans Chape 164 North High Street, Cortland, Ohio on Sunday, June 23, 2024, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. The funeral service will take place Monday, June 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with burial to follow at Greenlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County, www.awlrescueme.com/donate. 

Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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A television tribute will air Friday, June 21 at the following approximate times: 6:47 a.m. on WYTV, 9:43 a.m. on WKBN, 10:58 a.m. on FOX and 8:12 p.m. on MyYTV. Video will be posted here the day of airing.