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1924
Helen
2013
Helen Mcvay
Jul 8, 1924 — Aug 3, 2013
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Helen Irene McVay died Saturday evening at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton.
Born July 8, 1924, in Clearfield, Pa., she was raised in Ehrenfield, Pa., by Richard and Margaret Smith Holdsworth. She married W. Norman McVay on Aug. 31, 1945. They were married more than 50 years before his death in 1996.
Helen and Norman moved to Clarks Summit in 1957, where they raised six daughters, Ann Craig, Lydia McVay and Norma (Jeanie) McVay, Clarks Summit; Gaye Elder, Falls; Anita Jordan and Karen Butch, Savannah, Ga.; and their foster son, Roger Gardner, Clarks Summit.
As an active member of the community, Helen helped start the Abington Library and served as a volunteer librarian for many years. She was a member of the Volunteer Fire Company's Ladies Auxiliary and she delivered Meals on Wheels for 25 years. As a member of Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, Helen taught Sunday school for 17 years, led Senior MYF, attended Couples Class and was a member of the "Kitchen Band."
In her free time, Helen camped, hiked, fished and traveled with her family all over the U.S. and Canada. Helen's hobbies included rock and shell collecting, bowling and crocheting. She crocheted hundreds of afghans and baby blankets in her own distinctive pattern, in every color imaginable. Helen was a warm-hearted, generous soul and a mother to multitudes. She opened her heart and home to all. She was also strong willed and let you know what was on her mind. She was funny and fun to be around. She will be missed.
As Helen lived her active faith filled life, she welcomed eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren into the world. The last "great" was born just four days before Helen's unexpected death. All of them will truly miss "Gramma Bay!"
She is also survived by her sister, Marie Fish, Houtzdale, Pa.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.
Born July 8, 1924, in Clearfield, Pa., she was raised in Ehrenfield, Pa., by Richard and Margaret Smith Holdsworth. She married W. Norman McVay on Aug. 31, 1945. They were married more than 50 years before his death in 1996.
Helen and Norman moved to Clarks Summit in 1957, where they raised six daughters, Ann Craig, Lydia McVay and Norma (Jeanie) McVay, Clarks Summit; Gaye Elder, Falls; Anita Jordan and Karen Butch, Savannah, Ga.; and their foster son, Roger Gardner, Clarks Summit.
As an active member of the community, Helen helped start the Abington Library and served as a volunteer librarian for many years. She was a member of the Volunteer Fire Company's Ladies Auxiliary and she delivered Meals on Wheels for 25 years. As a member of Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, Helen taught Sunday school for 17 years, led Senior MYF, attended Couples Class and was a member of the "Kitchen Band."
In her free time, Helen camped, hiked, fished and traveled with her family all over the U.S. and Canada. Helen's hobbies included rock and shell collecting, bowling and crocheting. She crocheted hundreds of afghans and baby blankets in her own distinctive pattern, in every color imaginable. Helen was a warm-hearted, generous soul and a mother to multitudes. She opened her heart and home to all. She was also strong willed and let you know what was on her mind. She was funny and fun to be around. She will be missed.
As Helen lived her active faith filled life, she welcomed eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren into the world. The last "great" was born just four days before Helen's unexpected death. All of them will truly miss "Gramma Bay!"
She is also survived by her sister, Marie Fish, Houtzdale, Pa.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.
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