Catherine 'Cathy' (Laurenti) Shaffer, 83, of Washington Township, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in QLS- West Haven Manor. Born March 10, 1941, in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Larry Laurenti and Mary (Bottali) Laurenti. Cathy was a 1959 graduate of Elders Ridge High School, and a graduate of the West Penn School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse for the Forbes Health System for many years, retiring in the early 90's. Cathy was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church, Apollo, and the former Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church in Plum. She enjoyed baking, crafting, and working on ceramics. Cathy most loved taking care of other people and spending time with her sons, grandchildren, and great-grandson. In addition to her parents, Cathy was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Matthew Shaffer, who passed away on May 25, 2023. Cathy is survived by her sons, Kenneth Mark (Linda) Shaffer of Austin, TX, and Kevin S. (Nancy) Shaffer of Allegheny Township; grandchildren, Emily and Kolin Shaffer of Allegheny Township, Travis (Katie) and Nick Shaffer of Austin, TX; great-grandson, Troy Shaffer of Austin, TX; brothers, Larry (Arlene) Laurenti of Apollo, and Richard (Debbie) Laurenti of Leesburg, FL; two nieces and three nephews; and leaves behind and, in some cases, joins many of her long time girlfriends on Blue Ridge Road and Conneaut Lake. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in St. James Roman Catholic Church, 109 Owens View Ave., Apollo, with Father Vincent J. Zidek, O.S.B. as celebrant. Arrangements have been entrusted to the CURRAN-SHAFFER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., Apollo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Cathy's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 2835 East Carson St., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.curranfuneralhome.com.