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Helen Urey Obituary

91, died Thursday, August 21, 2008 at Epoch of Sharon, Sharon, MA. Born July 31, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Annie Mary (McKinsey) Hunt. She was a former member of the Spanish Club in Philadelphia. Helen is survived by three daughters, Lisa and her husband, Mark Grossmann of Sharon, MA; Rita A. and her husband, Roger Shotzberger of LaPlata, MD; and Rae L. Kauffman of Baltimore, MD; two sons, Robert S. Jr. and his wife, Dolores of Edinburgh, TX and Kent L. and his wife, Loulu of Indiana; 14 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, and 1 great great grandson. She is also survived by three sisters, Bertha Kaltrider of Dillsburg, Elsie Swords of Red Lion, and Ruth Goshorn of York. Funeral services and burial will be held in York, PA. The Etzweiler Funeral Home, YORK, is in charge of arrangements. Contributions may be made to World Wildlife Fund, P.O. Box 97180, Washington DC 20090 -7180 or to a favorite charity.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 26, 2008.

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Peggy (Ketchem) Johnson

January 21, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Vicki Thomas

September 5, 2008

We are sorry to hear about your Mom. We will keep both of you in our prayers.

Love, Vicki and Kenny

Michelle Greene

August 29, 2008

Grammie,
You will be missed The world has just gotten less energetic and vibriant without you in it. Love Missy and Family

Lois Davidson

August 27, 2008

Lisa and family:
Please know that our wishes are with you at this time of sorrow. We all loved Helen and she will be fondly remembered.
Lois, Scott, Ellen and Seth

Marsha & Jim Franklin

August 27, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of your loss but know that when it is God's will, you will see your mom again. For now, just know that she is watching over you and your family from a much better place. We love you so much. Your best friends forever, Jim and Marsha

Lula Urey

August 27, 2008

Mom, We miss and love you so very much and know that someday we will all be together again. You will always be in our hearts and prayers!

Your Son Kent
and Lu xxooxxooxx

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