Paul Henry Shaffer
1937-2025
Paul Henry Shaffer, age 87, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va.
Born October 23, 1937 in Hanover, Pa., he was the son of the late Walter Herman and Viola Ruth Brown Shaffer.
Paul was an equipment operator, working in construction and excavating.
He loved taking care of his beloved wife, Mary. He also enjoyed mowing and spending time at Dennis’s shop.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Bess Shaffer, one son, Dennis R. Shaffer, five grandchildren, John St.Clair, Brittney Shaffer, Brooke Younker, Thomas Shaffer II and Alece Farris, eleven great-grandchildren, Kayleigh, Asher, Allison, Annie, Abby, Izzy, Taylor, Jasmine, Khali, Teegan and Jamasia and one sister, Margaret Morelock.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Paul Shaffer in 2017.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. at Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Eckhardt Funeral Home, 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester, Md. There will be a visitation from 12-1 p.m. prior to services. Burial will be in Deer Park Cemetery, 2205 Sykesville Road, Smallwood, Md.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Morgan County Humane Society, 5366 Valley Road, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.helsleyjohnsonfh.com.
Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, WV.
