Helen J. Kistler

Mrs. Helen J. Kistler, age 90, of 422 West Main Street Weatherly, Pa., died Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at home.

Helen retired as a nurse's aide from Weatherwood Carbon County Home, she was active in the Grey Ladies of the Carbon County Home.

A member of the Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly, Helen was also active in the Weatherly Senior Citizens, Tweedle Park Assoc., and participated in the Carbon County Senior Olypmics, earnig many medals. She graduated from Weatherly High School in 1935.

Helen was and avid bingo player, and loved to crochet.

Born in White Haven, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Robert Mason and Helen (O'Neil) Mason.

She is survived by her

Three Daughters,
Mrs. Marilyn G. (Kistler) Grula of Weatherly, Pa.
Mrs. Dolores (Kistler) McInroy wife of Edward "Ted" with whom she resided,
Mrs. Kay K. (Kistler) Abboud of Hazleton, Pa.

One Son,
Mr. Lewis J. Kistler and his wife Linda of White Haven, Pa.

One Sister,
Mrs. Grace (Mason) Stahley of Schnecksville, Pa.

Thirteen grandchildren
Ninteen great-grandchildren
Two great-great grandchildren;

Preceded in death by her husband, Lewis D. Kistler; son, Robert Kistler; daughter, Mrs. Lois Datchko; brothers Robert Henry Mason and Robert Victor Mason; great grandson, Wyatt Solonoski

Arrangements are being handled by Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home 211 first Street Weatherly, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, November 28, 2008 and from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday, November 29, 2008.

Funeral service will be at Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home at 11 o'clock A.M. , Saturday, November 29, 2008, Rev. Fredericka Beauchard officiating.

Interment will be at Sky View Memorial Park in Tamaqua, Pa.

Memorials to a charity of one's choice.

Online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com