Helen A. O'Donnell

Helen A. O'Donnell, beloved mother, grandmother, 97 years of age, of Quakake Road Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, home in the care of her grandson Clyde, and daughter, Anne Marie. Born Thursday, June 26, 1924 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Andrew, and Anna (Chippi) Stritz.  Helen was also predeceased by; husband, Joseph F. O'Donnell, Sr.; sisters, Mary Mente, Anna Mulligan, Dorothy Gutosky, Elizabeth Bachert - Tee, Jennie Montz; brother Andrew Stritz. Surviving are; daughter, Anne Marie Hinkle of Weatherly;   son, Joseph O'Donnell, Jr. and his companion, Peggy Meyers of Drums;  brother, George Stritz of Weatherly;  grandchildren, Clyde Hinkle with whom she resided, Tara Barnic, Amanda Gavin, Joseph Patrick O'Donnell, Jeffrey O'Donnell, Jarad O'Donnell; 8 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild. Many nieces and nephews also survive Helen. A 1942 graduate of Weatherly High School, Helen fostered a strong work ethic, having worked at  the former Yeides Bakery, Allen Candy Factory, Tung-Sol, cooked at the former Weatherly Home, and cleaned for many prominent Weatherly Families. Helen was a terrific baker who baked very day awaiting a visit from family, and friends.  Helen never turned down the opportunity to visit the Casino's.  Helen was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. of Weatherly. Arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday December 21, 2021 at 11 o'clock from Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. 318 Plane Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. Interment St. Nicholas R.C.C. Cemetery Weatherly Pennsylvania. Memorials in her name to the church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com