Helen V. Ruddy, 101, of Chatsworth, CA, passed away on Monday, March 17 ^th in California.

She was the wife of the late Stanley J. Ruddy, who passed away in 1974. Born in Harleigh, Luzerne County, PA, Helen was the daughter of the late Michael and Antoinette Katzor.

Helen had worked as a seamstress for the garment manufacturer, Goldberg's, of Hazleton Heights, PA for 30 years, retiring in 1970.

She had been a former member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Hazleton.

Helen is survived by her loving daughters: Caroline Zablocki of Lancaster, and Emily Ruddy and Alice married to Mel Spratley , both of Chatsworth, CA. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Joseph and John Katzor and 4 sisters, Anna Lagnoski, Clara Paulshock, Mary Jones, and Katie Paluski.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 12Noon at St Stanislaus Catholic Church, 652 Carson St., Hazleton, PA 18201 with the Rev Louis Garbacik as Celebrant. Interment will be on Monday in Calvary Cemetery in Drums, PA. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Helen's memory to St. Anne's Catholic Church, 929 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, Lititz, PA  560-5100.