She was employed by W. R. Grace as a quality control and customer service representative for 24 years and then joined the family business, T&C Market of Leesport, as

co-owner/operator in 1996.

Helen was a volunteer and teacher for the ready, set, read program at Schuylkill Valley Middle School. She dabbled in art and oil painting. Helen was a participant in the Thursday morning golf league at Willow Hollow Golf Course. Christmas was her favorite season, dragging Tom anywhere there were Christmas themed items for sale.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three step-children: Eric T., husband of Caitlin Walborn, West Reading; Jenna L., wife of Dana Smith, New Orleans; and Corey J. Walborn, Spring Township; three sisters:

Katherine, wife of Thomas Kane, West Lawn; Wilma

"Peggy," wife of Edwin Haag, Mohnton; and Frances, wife of George Stofko, Alsace Township; and one step-granddaughter, Athena Walborn.

Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn

Avenue, West Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Schuylkill Valley Community Library, 1310 Washington Road, Leesport, PA 19533.

Online condolences can be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle from Sep. 29 to Oct. 2, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Helen Walborn

23 Entries

October 3, 2016

Dear Peg, Fran and Kathy;

The sad news of Helen's passing just reached us today. Karen and I were so shocked when we received the call.

Hopefully soon you will be able to think of all the wonderful memories of the amazing times the four of you had together.

I will always remember Helen as being positive, cheerful and extraordinary outlook on life.

I did not know her husband, but please pass my condolences on to him and his family.

With deepest sympathy,
Susie (Suellen Haag)

October 2, 2016

Helen and I worked at W.R. Grace for many years. I will always remember her as a beautiful soul and a good friend. My condolences to her friends and family. I am saddened by her passing.

Brian Gallagher, Wyomissing, Pa.

October 1, 2016

Dear Fran and Family -
It has been our privilege to come to know your family. We have always admired your closeness, love and support for one another. Those bonds will carry you through this difficult time, and our prayers will be with all of you.
Rita and Mark Allen

October 1, 2016

I am so saddened by the loss of Helen. I was lucky to have spent quality time with her on our walks. She gave support and advice from her heart. She loved life, beauty of nature, animals, and especially her beautiful family. Her strength and kindness is an inspiration. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones. She will be forever missed and remembered.

PAt

October 1, 2016

I was so saddened and shocked to hear of Helen's passing. we worked together and became good friends. i enjoyed going to Chanticlear and rides in the country. MAy she rest in peace.

Sonia Candelaria

September 30, 2016

Peggy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. I know how hard this is(I lost my sister a year ago) but I pray that you may find comfort and peace in your heart and always remember the good times you all shared. My condolences to you and your family.

Erica

September 30, 2016

I was so sad to hear about Helen's passing. I knew her as the step mom of my good friend Jenna. I know that Jenna loved her very much along with her siblings. Helen would always send a little something during monumental times in Jenna's life which showed how caring and thoughtful of a person she really was. I was lucky enough to have met her a few times and she was always very welcoming and so very kind. My thoughts and and prayers are with the Walborn family during this difficult time.

Jane Hoffman

September 30, 2016

Fran & families:

My deepest thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. You will cherish your memories of her til you meet again one glorious day. She is now your personal Angel.
Jane (Fisher) Hoffman

Joanne Wojszillo

September 30, 2016

Dear Fran and Family,
So sorry to hear that Helen passed away on Wednesday. I met Helen tutoring last year for the United Way, Ready Set Read program. She loved reading with and teaching her 2nd grade students. Helen was a loving and caring person. We had conversations about our families every week. Our sincerest condolences, Fran, to you and your family. With prayers, Joanne and Craig Wojszwillo

Cheryl Zito

September 30, 2016

Fran,

I'm so sorry for your loss. May the happy memories stay in your heart forever.

Cheryl Zito

Sally Detwiler

September 29, 2016

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Helen. My deepest condolences go to Tom, Corey & the Walborn family. I will surely miss the conversations & smiles shared with Helen in the store. God Speed!

September 29, 2016

Tom, Kathy, Peggy & Fran - I am shocked and saddened by Helen's passing. She was a wonderful friend growing up on Canal St. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in peace my friend.

Steve Mileski

September 29, 2016

My deepest sympathy to you Tom, your children, and the entire Walborn and Yaklich family during this most difficult time. Helen was such a fun loving person and touched the hearts of so many in positive ways. Always enjoy the fun times that you shared with her and the family as this will help guide you through the grieving process.You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You Helen

Tracey Yeshulas

September 29, 2016

I am at a loss for words. Helen was a wonderful woman. I am grateful to have known her and I will miss her. My thoughts are with you, Tom and Corey.

Diane & Daniel Crosby

September 29, 2016

Dear Tom & Family,
I am so shocked and saddened by Helen's sudden passing. She was always a very kind, thoughtful, and helpful person not only to me but to everyone that came into the store.
If there is anything at all I can do please just let me know. Daniel and I are tight down the road or just a phone call away.
Sincerely,

September 29, 2016

Kathy, so sorry to hear about Helen. JThinking of you

Genny

Marty Gordner

September 29, 2016

Tom, I was shocked and saddened when I heard about Helen this morning. She always had something nice to say whenever I saw her. Please know I am thinking about you all. My she rest in peace.

Scott Wisniewski

September 29, 2016

Tom and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Helen was such a wonderful person at heart, she would always ask me how my family was doing. She will be truly missed! Prayers to you and the family!

Robin Stubblebine

September 29, 2016

Tom and family my family is so sorry for your loss Helen was a wonderful, bright spirted lady was always a pleasure running into her at the store or anywhere we happened upon one another loved talking with her she really truly cared about people again so sorry for your loss

Pat and Patti Trate

September 29, 2016

So sad...and shocked...to hear we've lost such a lovely and loving friend. Patti and I ache for you, Tom, and are thinking of you in your time of grief. Please let us know if there's ANYTHING we can do.

Diane Pletz

September 29, 2016

I have only known Helen for a short time and she will be missed by everyone she has touched .she made quite the impression on me the first time I met her she will be missed

Diane Pletz

Lori Hartlieb

September 29, 2016

I was so shocked and saddened this morning when I found out that Helen has passed away. I met her at exercise class a couple years ago. She was so very nice and caring. Prayers to the family as I am so sorry for your loss.

Donna Dojan

September 29, 2016

I am so sorry for the loss of such a nice lady. I exercised with Helen for a few years and we both got puppies at the same time so we both told our horror puppy stories together. I am truly saddened by this and wish her family my condolences.

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