Helen Shaffer Obituary

Helen Shaffer (Oakland, Maryland) passed away on June 8, 2026. Helen, born on November 28, 1934, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helen Shaffer to show support.

Helen will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Helen will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Helen’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Abraham and Myrtle. She is survived by: her significant other Charles Shaffer (Tommy); her son Randall Lee Shaffer (Randy); her stepgrandson Phillip Pepe (Diana); her son Forrest; her brother Thomas Mersing; her nieces, Arlena and Mary White; her nephew Guy Bell; and her siblings-in-law, Bonnie Winters (Neil) and Bill Bowman. She is also survived by grandmother and devoted herself to her granddaughter and her great grandchildren.