Helen B. Licht, 86, of Mountville, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Moravian Manor. She was born in Lancaster to the late Robert L. Burk and Matilda B. (Bartholomae).

She was preceded in death by her husband Alph J. Licht, Jr. in 1981.

Helen was a longtime member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, the Ladies Auxiliary, and was a volunteer with the Church’s annual festival.

Helen retired after 37 years with General Health Care/Babies Dy-Dee Service. She also was employed with the Lancaster County Courthouse as a bailiff and worked part time with Musselman Jewelry Store.

Helen was a 1944 J.P. McCaskey High School graduate and a member of the Drill Team. She was a member of AARP Centerville Chapter and the Red Hat Society, a club that senior ladies wear a red hat and purple dress and have a good time.

She is survived by two sons, Alph J. Licht III, husband of Shari, of Columbia, Stephen J. Licht, husband of Cheryl L., of Mountville, five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two sisters Elizabeth B. Trimble and June B. Sandford, wife of Harold, both of Lancaster.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, June 17, 2011 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church 2111 Millersville Pk. Lancaster, PA 17603 with The Rev. Mark E. Weiss as Celebrant. A viewing will take place at the church on Friday from 10-11am. Final farewell and commendation will be in the Conestoga Memorial Park Mausoleum. Flowers are invited or memorial contributions may be made in Helen’s memory to the American Cancer Society 314 Good Dr. Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-872-5041