Helen Shumsky passed away on April 15 at age 97. She was living at the Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center at the time. Helen was a long-time resident of Livingston, having lived in a quaint colonial house on Wardell Road for over 60 years. She and her husband, Peter, who died in 1983, purchased the Wardell house in 1952.
Helen and Peter had one child, a daughter, Petrina, born about 1949. Besides raising Petrina, Helen’s primary activities in her young adult years revolved around her job at Bamberger’s in Morristown. Helen was a buyer and later a floor manager for women’s clothing sales. She retired from Bamberger’s in the 1980s.
While Helen was an active young adult, her most notable achievements occurred when she was a senior. Helen was an active member of the Livingston Historical Society, the Livingston Women’s Club and the Livingston AARP Chapter.
Helen served on several committees for the Historical Society. She was president of the Society from 2001-2008 and was co-president with Denise McDonald from 2012-2013. Helen also was one of the planners for the 50th anniversary celebration for the Historical Society in 2013. She retired as a trustee in 2014 after serving on the Board for over 20 years. The Livingston Women’s Club, founded in 1987, is a non-profit volun
The Livingston Women’s Club, founded in 1987, is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to aiding disadvantaged Livingston Township residents. Helen served as hostess for many meetings and social activities held by the Club. In 2013, Helen was one of two individuals honored by the Livingston
In 2013, Helen was one of two individuals honored by the Livingston AARP Chapter for serving for over 25 years as an “official greeter” at the sign-in attendance table at the monthly AARP meetings. Membership in the AARP Chapter is open to all Livingston residents 50 years of age and over.
In 2002, Helen was one of 13 individuals selected by the mayor of Livingston to serve on a committee to investigate preserving the historic Ely House on Mt. Pleasant Avenue.
Helen is survived by her daughter, Petrina Bull, who lives in Elizabeth.
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