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Helen L. Thompson, 79
October 29, 2013
Helen L. Thompson, 79, of Willow Street, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Willa (Gross) Blum. She celebrated 60 years of marriage with James M. Thompson on October 17th.
She was a 1952 graduate of JP McCaskey High School in Lancaster.
Helen enjoyed walking at Park City Mall with her friends, Friday night pizza with friends, getting together with her children and grandchildren and going to Hollywood casino.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
In addition to her loving husband James, she is survived by her 2 children, Timothy S. Thompson, husband of Cheryl and Vicky L. Giandalia, wife of Joseph, both of Wrightsville, PA. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, Kelly T. Thompson, Scottie L. Thompson, Dylan T. Giandalia, Joseph J. Giandalia, and Tori E. Giandalia.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10AM on Monday, November 4, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St, Lancaster, PA with Msgr. Thomas H. Smith as Celebrant. Friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Interment in St. Joseph’s New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Helen’s memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
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Condolences to the Family
November 02, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Walt has fond memories of Helen from Junior and Senior High. May she rest in peace!
Fondly,
Walt and Marie Goeke
November 01, 2013
Woody, Tim and Vickie:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I remeber fondly the great times we all shared growing up back on Rolridge and Wabank streets. Celebrate all the great memories you shared with Helen and cherish the knowledge that she has found eternal rest with her Lord and Savior. –Bob Gramola
October 31, 2013
My sincere sympathy to Heleln’s family and friends. Had so much fun together during our Jr. Hi and High School years. I can just see her re-uniting with Janie Fry Clark
and laughing themselves silly. She was a great human being. Jean Keener Silvius
October 31, 2013
My deepest sympathy to all the family. We share some wonderful memories that we can always cherish.
Sincerely,
Helen Shultz
October 31, 2013
Woody and Family, You and Helen always treated me and mine like family. That is what I will always remember about Helen. I am sure she will be greeted by my dad in heaven. I offer my sincere condolence in this difficult time. Take sanction in knowing that they are in a better place and await our coming home, too. Tom and Terry Biechler
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- Monday, November 04, 2013
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- St. Joseph Catholic Church
- 440 St. Joseph St.
- Lancaster, PA 17603
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- Monday, November 04, 2013
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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- Lancaster, PA 17603
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