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Helen J. Plants, 59

January 03, 2014

Helen J. Plants, 59, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital.
She was the wife of Edwin R. Plants, with whom she shared 28 years of marriage this past August 10th. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frances and Mildred Kozus Day.
She had been a homemaker and US Air Force spouse for her husband Edwin’s 20 year career.
Helen loved fishing, metal detecting, boating, playing the slots and had a love of good food, especially hot hot buffalo wings and a good chili dog. She also enjoyed bowling, visiting museums and theaters, good horror movies, motorcycles and vacationing with Ed. Her other interests included animals, ghost tours, mini-golf, Mickey Mouse, Betty Boop and Gothic themed attractions.
She was the perfect housewife and was an angel to all of her elderly neighbors that needed care and assistance. Helen was a woman of great faith in God and Jesus.
In addition to her husband, Ed, she is survived by her siblings: Larry Day of Hyde Park, NY, Karen Mitchell of Moon, SC, and Lori Sioleski of Kingston, NY.
Friends will be received on Thursday, January 9, 2014 from 2:30-3:30PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA, with the Funeral Service to follow at 3:30PM, the Rev. Richard E. Fenton officiating.

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January 19, 2014

Ed so very sorry for your loss Helen was a great person never forget the time we all  spent together we all had alot in common  I’ll never forget her and now she is in heaven with muffins and Babygirl.Sorry this is a little late in getting to you  God bless and take care of yourself Deb

January 17, 2014

I’ll miss you, Bucko.
 
Love,
Ed

January 11, 2014

Dearest Ed,
SO sorry for your loss!  Wish I could be there to comfort you. May God be with you at this dad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Xo
Love,
Bill and Patricia (Olsen) Watson

January 10, 2014

Ed, I am so sorry that Bucko is gone. I can’t imagine the pain that you are in. I could tell you both loved eachg other very much. She will always be with you. Remember all the good times and smile when you think of her. Love you, “Hey You” and Carl Fisher

January 10, 2014

Ed..
Im so sorry to hear about Heken.. im sending prayers to you and the family.  Xoxo

January 08, 2014

Dear Ed, 
We were all so sorry to hear about Helen.  Our prayers are with you at this trying time.  
With Love,  
John, HyoChu, Jay, Charles & Eric Williams  
 

January 08, 2014

Ed,
I’m so sorry so for your loss. Helen was such a special person she will be missed by all.
Sincerely,
Sara

January 08, 2014

Edwin,
My heart is broken for you. I know how much you loved Helen as you talked of her so fondly and with such admiration and respect. She was lucky to have you to love her. She will be with you always from Heaven.
Love,
Melanie Bunz

January 07, 2014

Ed       I am so sorry to hear about Helen. I like her very much. Sorry I haven’t seen you two since moving away from Manor House.  You Take care. She now has no more pain.
 

January 07, 2014

Dear Ed,
I am so sorry I am writing this because it means Helen is gone., but absolutely not forgotten. She always said something to make me laugh and I will really miss her. She was such a strong woman, and fought for her life until her last breath. Ed I hope you can move on with your life. Helen would want you to do that. May God be with you in the rest of your journey in life. Hope we always remain friends.
Love from your Neighbor
Sherry
 
 
 

January 07, 2014

Ed, so very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.  Cindi & Jim

January 07, 2014

To Ed and family,
So sorry to learn of your loss. May she dwell in peace with the angels.
 
June A Bauer

January 07, 2014

I met Ed and Helen when I worked at MH Apartments and were friends ever since, they were a loving, giving  people always ready to help whoever they could. Ed, sorry for your loss  and hope we continue to be friends even if its through facebook. Keep in touch. You are loved.

January 07, 2014

Ed,
Helen was a good friend and neighbor, who always found time to help others.
She will be missed.
  Mike G.

January 06, 2014

Ed, my heart is broken  too. Helen, my beautiful sister, I cannot believe you are gone. Rest in peace sister. Fly with the angels. You will be in my heart forever. 

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Thursday, January 09, 2014
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
441 North George Street
Millersville, PA 17551
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