Helen J. Horan

Helen J. Horan, 90 formerly of Centralia and Mount Carmel passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at the Mount Carmel Senior Living Community.

Born in Frackville on March 8, 1929 she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Lukach) Wapinsky.

She attended schools in Frackville.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the local garment industry.

On June 29, 1960 she married Thomas G. Horan who preceded her in death on May 8, 1993.

Helen was of the Catholic Faith. She was an avid cook, baker and enjoyed crocheting.
Surviving are one son, Thomas Horan of Mount Carmel; one daughter, Maryann Wolfgang and her husband John of Ashland; four grandchildren, Tyler Wolfgang, Thomas Wolfgang, Kelly Horan and Jacob Horan; one sister-in-law, Dolores Wapinsky of Frackville; and nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death in addition to her parents and her husband were two brothers, Joseph and Michael and one sister, Margaret.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 11:00 am in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church with the Rev. Francis J. Karwacki, Pastor as the celebrant. Interment will be held in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Thursday morning from 10:00 am until 11:00 in the church. There will be no viewing or services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, 47 S. Market St., Mt. Carmel, PA 17851. Joseph J. Stutz, Inc. Funeral Home, 40 S. Market St., Mt. Carmel, Joseph J. Stutz, III Supervisor has been entrusted with the arrangements. To leave a condolence for the family, please sign the guestbook at www.stutzfuneralhome.com.