Helen Raymond, of Mulberry Street Tuscarora, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital Allentown Campus at the age of 90.
Widow of Joseph F. "Cotton" Raymond. She is survived by; son, Gene Raymond and his wife Ruth Marie of Andreas; grandchildren Jeffrey J. Oakes and his wife Loretta, Arthur J. Oakes and his wife Kim, Lori Oakes, Angel Raymond, and Erin Raymond; Six great grandchildren; sister, Julia Kotula of Cumbola; son-in-law Arthur J. Oakes of Tamaqua.
A longtime devoted member of Advent Lutheran Church of Tuscarora, Helen worked at Tuscarora Sportsware. Helen enjoyed time with her family and working in her garden.
Born Saturday, November 5, 1927 in Tuscarora the daughter of the late John, and Ann (Sadlon) Watsula. She was also predeceased by; daughter, Bernadine M. Oakes; sisters, Elizabeth Bulavage, Ann Skibya; brothers, Paul Vacula, John, George, Steve, Michael, and Thomas Watsula; grandson, Kenneth A. Oakes.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Funeral services will be held from the fuenral home on Tuesday April 24, 2018 at 11 o'clock A.M. Rev. Kenneth T. Melber to officiate. Friends may call on the morning of services from 9:30 A.M. until time of service.
Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name to:
Advent Lutheran Church21 Mill DriveNew Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com