Helen B. Decker

DECKER, Helen B.
nee: Sowa
Age 77, of Elmira, New York, Tuesday, September 16, unexpectedly at home, passed peacefully into eternal rest to be with her beloved late husband, US Army Ret. James H. Decker; and her late son, John Thomas Decker. Helen is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Howard Henry of Elmira; sons and daughters-in-law, the late John Thomas and Linda Decker of Rochester, NY, James A. and Kathy Decker of Burlington, Kentucky, David H. and Karen Decker of Elmira, Timothy M. (Coach Deck) Decker with Cindy McWhorter of Pine City; grandchildren, Jennifer Decker, Kristin (David) Dodson, Brian Decker, Heather Henry with Dave Rossman, Sheena Henry (fiancé, Ron Green), Tim (Katie) Decker, Jeff (Ann) Decker, Christopher Decker, and Brandon Decker; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Joseph Sowa; sisters, Mary Liberatore and Rose Guerrero; sisters-in-law, Arlene Sowa, Pauline Victor; several nieces and nephews; feathered friend, Winger. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home, 705 E. Church St., Elmira, on Friday, September 19, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Prayer service at the Funeral Home, Saturday, September 20th at 10:45 a.m. followed by her Mass of Christian Burial in St. Casimir's Church at 11:30 a.m., Father Rick Farrell will be the celebrant, assisted by Deacon George Welch. At her request, Helen will then be laid to rest, along with the ashes of the family dog, Griffey, with her late husband at the Woodlawn National Cemetery at the conclusion of Mass. Those wishing to make donations may do so to the Elmira Humane Society or the SPCA, in Helen's name.