Helen Janice McCarraher

Helen Janice McCarraher, 90, formerly of Coatesville, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2013 at Hickory House Nursing Home in Honey Brook. She was the widow of the late Edward Raymond McCarraher, who passed away in 2007.                                                                                                                                                                              Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Earl W. and Helen E. (McHenry) Rutherford. She was a 1941 graduate of Coatesville High School. Janice was employed at the former Lukens Steel during and after WWII and was also employed by Selective Service of Coatesville. She was a member of the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church. She was the most loving and adoring Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Neighbor. Her influence in their lives will live on in many ways. Janice loved helping, caring and encouraging those around her. In her earlier years she loved to play pinochle, go dancing with "Eddie" and shopping. She loved her Lord and Savior with all her heart and is now dancing on streets of gold!                                                                                                                                                                                             She is survived by her beloved daughter, Debra J. Hollinger of Atglen; grandchildren, John J., Joanna J. and Julie A.; seven great grandchildren and one sister, Helen Jeanne Whistler of Greenville, S.C.                                                                                                                                                                                               The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, followed by interment in the Hephzibah Baptist Cemetery. The viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations to Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church 1121 Octorara Trail Parkesburg, PA 19365 Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com