OBIT: Dorothy A. (Shepko) HELSEL, 2006, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- HELSEL, Dorothy A. 06/02/06 Daily American Dorothy A. Helsel, 74, Elton, passed away May 31, 2006, at home. Born April 6, 1932, in Windber. Daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Bukovsky) Shepko. Preceded in death by parents; husband, George; and brother, Daniel Shepko Jr. Survived by children, Patricia, wife of William Hasse, Elton; Daniel Jay, married to the former Sherry Cooney; and Diane Helsel, both of Salix. Grandchildren, Jason Hasse and fiancˇe Heidi Nagy; Deana, wife of Lance McGough; Christina, Matthew and Adam Helsel; and Walter Jr., Jessica, and Nathan Hutsky. Also survived by great-grandchildren Carlie, Payton and Si McGough. Sister of Pauline Cicmansky, Windber; Betty Neff, wife of Palmer, York; Robert Shepko and wife Joann; and Edward Shepko, both of Windber. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Member of Elton United Methodist Church, and ladies garment workers union (UNITE). Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Meek and Dalla Valle Funeral Home Inc., Windber, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Maggie Foreman officiating. Interment Richland Cemetery. Memorial contribution may be directed toward the Elton United Methodist Church, find us faithful fund in memory of Dorothy.