- Date Of Birth: September 22, 1919
- Date Of Death: October 7, 2018
- State: Pennsylvania
Helen Joan Dinkins, 99, of Greensburg, Pa. died on Sunday, October 7, 2018. Helen, only daughter of Joseph and Constance Barry, was pre-deceased by her husband Firm Dinkins. Helen, passed away at her home in Greensburg, Pa.
Helen had a long and productive life ranging from airline stewardess, teacher, reading specialist and educator/owner of Eastwood School and Reading Clinic as well as wife and mother. She was a role model to many, getting her Master’s of Education Degree in her 40’s. She loved reading, music, theatre, bridge, walking and swimming. She and Firm enjoyed boating on Lake Erie with their boat the Mary Elena and traveled all over the Great Lakes. Helen did lots of different things over her life, from Girl Scout leader to choir member. She enjoyed her lady friends at College Club, but she and Firm visited and traveled with their children all over the world, from California, Georgia, Colorado, Arizona, Wisconsin and Tennessee to Mexico and Japan. Helen loved everyone and everyone loved her. She made you feel special wanting all of her friends to know each other. Helen was an indomitable spirit, overcoming adversity when it came her way. She will be missed by her neighbors, friends and family.
