On August 26, 2010 Dorothy Helen Shafer, beloved wife of the late Robert E. Shafer, loving mother of Sylvia E. Shafer, Kathryn M. Spurlock and Nancy C. Ignatowski, Dear sister of Mary Schwartz and the late James, John and Conrad Griffin, Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great grand-daughter.

The funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc. 7922 Wise Ave. on Saturday at 10 am. interment Gardens of Faith memorial Gardens. Friends may call on friday from 3-5 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers please make donations in her name to Gilchrist Hospice Care Inc. 11311 McCormick Road Suite 350 Hunt Valley MD 21031