- Date Of Birth: May 18, 1936
- Date Of Death: October 4, 2022
- State: Pennsylvania
Helen M. Luke, 86, of Old Lycoming Township passed away with family by her side on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Surviving is her husband, Joseph E. Luke whom she married April 26, 1952 and shared 70 years of love with.
Born May 18, 1936 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Rose (Dzien) Helminiak.
Helen was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, crafting, and sewing. The ‘Crazy 8 Queen’ loved scrabble and cards, especially Hand & Foot and Crazy Eights.
Above all else, Helen treasured her family. She loved attending her grandchildren’s baseball games and preparing family feasts, especially for the holidays.
Surviving in addition to her husband are six children, Linda Marinucci (Mark) of Loyalsock, Christine Hughes (Tim) of Montoursville, Becky Hopkin (Reed) of Lawrenceville, GA, Joanne Barr, of Williamsport, Joseph Luke (Lori) of Loyalsock and Karen DiPalo (Randy) of Loyalsock; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, John Helminiak (Catherine) of Williamsport; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant son, Matthew Mark Luke and a sister, Anna Giedroc.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Home Care & Hospice staff for the exceptional care and comfort they provided to Helen.
