Obituaries
Helen Marie DiCola
Helen Marie DiCola entered peacefully into her eternal rest on September 9, 2008 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center, just two days before her 90th birthday. Helen was born in Compass, PA (Gap), Lancaster County, and was the daughter of the late W. Earl Cauller and the late Susan (Wenger) Cauller. She was the wife of the late Thomas A. DiCola who died in 1998. Helen and Tom were married for 58 years.
Helen was a graduate of Paradise High School. She was employed by Garvey’s Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician for 15 years, working there until she was 82 years old.
Helen was an active member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Legion of Mary at St. Anthony’s, and the Bereavement Committee. She enjoyed visiting residents at Conestoga View, and found ways to impact the lives of so many. Helen was an avid volunteer at Landis Homes where she resided for the past eight years. She also volunteered for the American Red Cross.
Helen is survived by her four children, Kathleen A. Wiker, married to Park Wiker Jr., Donna DiCola Stewart, Thomas A. DiCola Jr. married to Joan, all of Lancaster, and Vincent L. DiCola married to Elizabeth, of Van Nuys, CA. Helen cherished her relationships with each of her five grandchildren: Karen Arbogast, Dean Weaver, Danielle DiCola, Jessica DiCola, and Park Wiker II. She is also survived by two great grandchildren, Sean and Brandon Weaver. Surviving are also a brother, James W. Cauller, and a sister, Betty Shee both of Christiana. She was preceded in death by her brothers Earl and Richard.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial from St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602 on Saturday, September 13 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Daniel C. Mitzel as celebrant and Rev. Norman Hohenwarter, Jr. as concelebrant. A viewing will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Final Commendation and Farewell will be at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. Please omit flowers, and memorial contributions in Helen’s memory may be sent to St. Anthony Catholic Church, or Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. For more information or send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com
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My sincere sympathy to the DiCola family in your loss of a wonderful person I came to know many years ago when she was involved with raising money for Cystic Fibrosis–a chronic health problem my daughter Karen was born with. Helen’s son Vincent was in the same school and year as Karen. Helen was a very kind and giving lady and I was glad to have known her. Losing a family member is difficult because my Karen was taken at barely 18. Again my sincere sympathy in your loss. May God give you peace and comfort.
The Regina Garreth Family
Donna, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s death. I have fond memories of your mother when I used to work with her as a Receptionist at Lancashire Hall. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Betty Lou Bitzer
Kathy, this is a voice "from the past"…but want to send my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother. I am so saddened I did not know she was at Landis Homes. I get there all the time because of my aunt who is there. My sincere sympathy to you.
I lost my mother 2 yrs ago in November.
I have many fond memories being with you Kathy from the good ole days of St Jo’s Hospital…dating days in the early 60’s etc etc.
If you ever want to contact me, I would be glad to meet for coffee and catch up. We are in the phone book…or email.
Blessings sent with love to you over this loss. I still miss my mother.
Jane Brubaker Barge @ handbird@verizon.net
Condolences to all the family from cousin Jean (Wenger) Slover
