OBIT: Helen L. (Samonsky) WADDELL, Somerset, Somerset County, PA

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WADDELL, Helen L. (Samonsky)

Helen L. (Samonsky) Waddell, 89, formerly of Jenner Township, died April 9, 
2008, at The Patriot. Born Feb. 3, 1919, in Monessen, daughter of Daniel and 
Helen Belle (DeaVer) Samonsky. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Willis 
K. Samonsky. Survived by loving husband of 69 years, John S.; daughters, Janet, 
married to Dennis Hurley, New Jersey; and Linda, married to Eugene Begandy, 
Pittsburgh; three grandchildren, Denise, Erin and Sean; three great-
grandchildren; and brother, Daniel. A 1936 graduate of West Newton High School. 
Known as "Grandma Cookie" and also loved to knit and crochet. Resident of Jenner 
Township since 1980 before moving to The Patriot five years ago. Had been very 
active with the Girl Scouts of America and formerly belonged to the United 
Presbyterian Church, West Newton. Viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hoffman 
Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Allegheny Street, Boswell, where a service 
will be held at 1 p.m. Friday. The Rev. Arthur T. Moffat Jr. officiating. 
Interment West Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Patriot, 
459 W. Patriot St., or "In Touch" Hospice, 223 S. Pleasant Ave., Suite 103, both 
in Somerset, would be appreciated.

Daily American, April 10, 2008