Helen Gerhard

Helen Gerhard, beloved mother, sister, doting grandmother, and great grandmother, 95 years of age, of Junedale, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.

Born Friday, May 17, 1929 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Gus, and Catherine (Smalley) Bielskie. Helen was also predeceased by; husband, Lloyd L. Gerhard; son, Allen W. Gerhard; sisters, Sophie Bezak, Stella Sabulsky, Mary Gallo and Clara Bien; brothers, John, and Joseph Bielskie.

Surviving are; daughters, Cathy J. Lafey wife of James, Brenda H. Sachleben wife of Thomas; brother, Walter Bielskie and his wife Bernadine of Hazleton; daughter-in-law, Dolores Gerhard; grandchildren, Jeremy Gerhard and his wife Marge, Shawn Gerhard and his wife Christine, Candace Willis wife of Mark, James Lafey and his wife Nadine, Christopher Lafey, Jacob Sachleben; great grandchildren, Kaedance, Haeleigh, and Rhyse Gerhard, Aaron Williamson, James Robert Lafey. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive Helen.

A member of St. Matthew's Church of Weatherly, Helen was active in the parish ministry. Helen attended Hazleton Schools, worked at Dial Corporation in Hazleton, and at various Textile Mills in the area. Helen enjoyed crocheting, was a talented baker, and avid reader.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation services of 211 First street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

A Celebration of Helen's Life will be held on Friday October 4, 2024 at 11 o'clock A.M. from St. Matthews Church 3153 Quakake Rd, Weatherly, PA 18255. Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services.

Private Interment will be in Christ Church Cemetery Barnesville, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in her name to St. Matthews Church.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com