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Helen Davis, 86, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016 at Country Meadows, Lancaster, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Holsopple, Somerset County, PA to the late Joseph and Anna Rabic. Helen was so sweet and loved by everyone who knew her. She lost her beloved husband, Lester R. Davis, in 2005.
A graduate of Conemaugh Township High School in Davidsville, she worked at the McCrory's in Johnstown, from 1949-1956, where she met her future husband Les. He called her his "Million Dollar Baby in a 5 & 10 cent Store". Helen then worked for RCA in Lancaster, from 1956-1961, when she left to become a mother. She later went to work for the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, where she retired in 1993 as a cafeteria manager, after 23 years.
Helen loved her Church and was a faithful member & volunteer of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.
She was a devoted wife, mother, and nanny. Helen loved her children & grandchildren with all her heart and soul; they were her life. She was a quiet, simple and sensitive lady, but most of all was lovable and fun. Helen always put her husband and family first. She delighted in supporting all of her grandchildren in their activities. Helen cherished the strong connection she had with the families of her Ranck Mill Rd. neighborhood. She loved playing pinochle with her card club friends, & enjoyed the neighborhood picnics
Helen is survived by her daughters, Leslie, wife of Robert Houser of Mountville, and Paula, wife of Denis Armstrong of Paola, KS; 5 grandchildren, Ashley, wife of Andrew Warner of York, Josh Houser of Mountville, Katie Armstrong of Cocoa, FL, Gretchen and Jillian Armstrong both of Paola, KS; and her great granddaughter Gracynn Warner. Her siblings Joseph, Annie, John and Mickey Rabic and Mary Garlesky preceded Helen in death.
A viewing will take place from 6-8 PM on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA 17603. A viewing & funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 64 Hershey Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603, from 9:30-10:30 AM, with Rev. Hector Firoglanis officiating. The funeral service will start at 10:30 AM. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Helen's memory may be made to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, the Alzheimer's Association Greater Pennsylvania, 2595 Interstate Dr., Ste. 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or to Country Meadows of Lancaster Coworker Fund, 830 Cherry Dr., Hershey, PA 17033.
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