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Dorothy I. Helwig, 84

April 23, 2017

Dorothy I. Helwig, 84, of Lititz, PA passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 at home. She was the wife of Harold K. Helwig to whom she was married for 63 years.

Born in Franklin, PA she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Orpha (Wigton) Ifft. Dorothy was an RN and received her nursing training from Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She worked for many years at Magee-Woman’s Hospital in Pittsburgh as a pediatric nurse. She enjoyed sewing and antiquing, playing the piano and skiing where she and her husband lived in CT. Dorothy especially enjoyed weaving and making placemats and other items on her loom which was displayed at her home. She attended Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Surviving in addition to her husband Harold, she is survived by her two children Susan wife of Norman Reno of Phoenix, AZ and Michael Helwig husband of Eileen of Peru, Illinois and two grandchildren Sarah Dawson of Pueblo, CO and Cody Helwig of Peru, Illinois. Dorothy was preceded in death by three brothers Gale, Robert and Richard Ifft.

Graveside services will be held Friday, April 28, 2017 at 3PM from Slippery Rock Cemetery, Cemetery Rd. Slippery Rock, PA 16057. A viewing will be held Thursday evening from 6-8pm from the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543.

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May 02, 2017

Harold and family. I always enjoyed our discussions about antiques and flower gardening. She taught me a lot about spinning and weaving and she did beautiful weaving projects! We enjoyed making baskets and several classes were with a white oak basket maker who inspired the whole group ! Great times with her over the years! Cindy

April 29, 2017

Dear Harold and family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of this sweet lady.  I knew Dorothy through the Conestoga Herb Guild and always loved her sharp wit and broad smile.  She had an eye for plants and antiques alike and I will always remember her spotting and claiming a charming antique chair that was for sale at our annual Herb Fest.  When I paused to inspect she exclaimed “already claimed, it’s mine and it’s going home with me”!  It was a well aged beauty with lots of spunk just like her and I was happy that she found it first.  May she rest in peace. 
Sincerely, Karen Keller-Eyer

Visitation
Thursday, April 27, 2017
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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