Helen Ann Salen, 99, of Phoenix Park Rd, passed away Monday, August 17th, one day short of her 100th birthday at Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Helen was born in Forestville on August 18, 1920, a daughter of the late Mary (Welsh) and William J Murphy.
She was the widow of John V. Salen who died November 23, 1999.
Helen was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Church Reading.
She was a graduate of Cass Township High School.
In addition to her parents and her husband, John, she was preceded in death by brothers; William,Vincent, John, & James Murphy. Sisters; Mary Brennan, Gertrude Burke, Angela Gilles, Ann Sabados.
Helen is survived by a brother, Cyril Murphy of Minersville. She is also survived by nieces and nephews including her caregivers Marcia Gleason and Jean Murphy of who she resided with.
Services are private at the convenience of family. Mausoleum Encryptment Gethsemane Cemetery, Reading. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.
MORE:
Subscribe to Coal Region Canary
Get email updates from Coal Region Canary by becoming a subscriber today. Just enter your email address below to get started!Support Coal Region Canary
Like our reporting and want to support truly local news in Schuylkill County? Your small donations help. For as little as $5, your contribution will allow us to cover more news that directly affects you. Consider donating today by hitting the big yellow button below ...