Dolores Jean Helms
Vanderbilt
Dolores Jean Helms, 87, of Vanderbilt, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at her home with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Connellsville, a daughter of John V. and Esther Whoric Helms.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, George William Helms; brothers, Larry and Ronald; and sister, Ruth.
Jean is survived by her children: Russell W. Helms, Craig A. Helms, Kimberly D. Tressler and Brad L. Helms; four grandchildren: Brennen (Lily) Tresser, Devon (Frank Hart) Tressler, Jerod Helms and Shelby Helms; six great-grandchildren; sister, Sandy (Melvin) Rogerson; and niece, Lynn (Jim “GeGe”) Elwell.
As a child Jean loved riding the streetcars, but most of all she loved her family. She worked at Crown Cork & Seal, in Connellsville, until her retirement in 1998.
Jean’s family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, at the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 305 Rear Independence Street, Perryopolis, where her funeral service will be held t 11 a.m. on Friday. Interment will follow in Dickerson Run Union Cemetery, Vanderbilt.
Condolences welcome at blair-lowther.com