Helen J. Shaffer

Helen J. Shaffer, 85, Dayton, Ohio, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006.She was born Dec. 9, 1920, in Clay City, Ky., the daughter of Taulbee P. Sr. and Nora C. Mountz.Mrs. Shaffer was a seamstress and artist. She lived in Dayton her whole life.She married Elwood R. Shaffer. He preceded her in death.Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Edgecomb, Baldwin City, and Beverly Pleskota; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.The family suggests memorials to The Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals, 2600 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429; Humane Society of Greater Dayton, 1661 Nichols Road, Dayton, OH 45418; Belmont United Methodist Church, 2701 S. Smithville Road, Dayton, OH 45420; or Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420.Online condolences may be sent at www.routsong.com.