Helen K. Rogers
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Helen K. Rogers, 81, of Parkesburg, passed away on Sunday, October 4th at Harrison Senior Living of Christiana. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Mary and Jacob Kowalski.
Helen was a 1952 graduate of Scott High School. She worked for over 25 years as a Teacher's Aid at Coatesville Child and Career Development Center.
She is survived by four children: James Rogers, husband of Diane, of Wildwood Crest, NJ, Mark Rogers of St. Petersburg, Fl, Leigh Ann Wright, of Lancaster, and Amy Houck of Tampa, Fl; and granddaughter Tabitha Bentley, wife of David, who Helen has raised since birth; eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild; and sister, Jean Malatesta of Trinity, FL.
Helen was predeceased by her siblings Joseph Kowalski and Ann Melnick; and one grandchild, Melissa Galdenzi
A funeral of Divine Liturgy will be held on Saturday, October 10 at 10:30 am at the Holy Ghost Ukranian Orthodox Church, 392 Charles St. Coatesville followed by interment at the Holy Ghost Ukranian Orthodox Cemetery. The viewing will be at the church from 9 to 10:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made for "Helen Roger's Great Grandchildren Education Fund" C/O Susquehanna Bank, 850 Commons Dr., Parkesburg, PA 19365.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Sharing Your Sorrow
Today, I am sharing grief and sorrow with all my special cousins, the children of Helen and their children. I was blessed to be with Helen Saturday. Helen was like a Mother to me for many, many years. She loved her family and I feel at Peace knowing she had love for me as well. Helen and I shared alot of good times in the past. I usually took her to her doctor appointments and she would always say"Lets go to Harry's for hot dogs." I have seen her at her best and at her worst which has been last couple months. She is no longer suffering and in a better place now. God Bless her sister Jean Malatesta in Florida that she loved so very much too.
I will never forget Helen, especially when Jim and Leigh are in my life, as they are the brother and sister that I never had.
If I can help just by listening or being there, please let me know.You're very special to me and I Love You All.
Love and Prayers, RIP Helen.
Sincere Sympathy,
Doris and Barry
Helen Rodgers
Jim,
On behalf of my entire family please accept our condolences to you and all your family. May your mother rest easy and at peace with the holy father.
Helen
Helen was a very kind person. Her and my mother were good friends for years. My sincere condolences to her family. May God grant you peace and strength.
So glad to have known her.
A Friend and Co:Worker
Helen was a wonderful lady, loved by so many. I was privileged to call her my friend. Helen and I worked together for several years, at the Child Development Center, in Coatesville. She was a caring "Aid" in my classroom, and loved those kids in our class! She called me "Lizzle" and was always a kind and giving friend. I was amazed at how she opened her home to anyone in her family, who needed her.....children, grand children, great grandchildren!! She raised generations of kids!
In later years, we lost touch, except for the yearly Christmas card. But, when we did talk, it was as if no time had gone by. I know she is laughing and singing with the angels, in heaven, in her beautiful castle of gold. And, on the door of that castle is a sign that says "Welcome All".
Helen, what a dear friend
Helen, what a dear friend you where. I am going to miss our lunch dates, your smile and you as a person. I am so glad we where able to work together for so many years and remain in touch after your retirement. I will miss you. Love, Pam