Russell H. Schaefer Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Russell H. Schaefer Jr. of New Waterford, Ohio, born in Youngstown, Ohio, who passed away on May 4, 2023, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell Schaefer, and Helen Schaefer, Sr. (Kernyat); his sister Elsie Cole; his sons, Russell III and William; and his great grandchild Octavia Waters.
He is survived by: his wife Ellen Sue Benzenhoefer Schaefer; his children, Sheri Lynn Kenney of Boise, ID, Christine Marie Mitchell of Los Angeles, CA and David Adam Schaefer (Julie) of Portland, TN; his grandchildren, Simon Crawley of Seattle, WA, Sloan Schaefer of Pulaski, PA, Nicole Kenney of Boise, ID, Katheryn Treasure (Brandon Nixon) of Boise, ID, Kelsey Martin (Devin Martin) of Boise, ID, Madelyn Kenney of Boise, ID, Audrey Kenney of Boise, ID, Randal Schaefer of Leetonia, Elliott Schaefer of Los Angeles, CA and Billie Schaefer of Portland, TN; his great grandchildren, Phoenix Harju of Pittsburgh, PA, Alaina and Harrison Martin of Boise, ID; and his siblings, Helen Lownes (Phillip) of Richmond, VA, Paul Schaefer (Judy) of Oregonia, OH, John Schaefer (Jean) of Jefferson, OH, Joe Schaefer and Nora Farrell (Gary Cramblitt) of Cambroule, MD..
