Helen Fontana Bechdel

Mrs. Bechdel was a wonderful and patient teacher. She was one of my teachers that had a big impact on my life. I think of her often.

-Shannon Janicki

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We loved Helen and are very proud of her astute accomplishments. We love you.

Love, Lynda and Jay Cranmer, Cinnaminson, New Jersey

I will always remember Helen as an inspiring friend, joyful spirit, and fellow writer. She made my life all the richer.

An extraordinary and patient teacher. She was one of my teachers I truly admired and I will miss. My condolences to the entire family.

Other words to describe her (she would have recommended that I use these in my paper)- unique, notable, noticeable, outstanding, remarkable; impressive, smashing, striking; animating, energizing, enlightening, enlivening; phenomenal, rare, sensational, spectacular; singular, uncommon!

I am saddened to hear that Helen has passed. She infuenced my life in my early years in Beech Creek. She always had time to talk with me and I performed with her at Millbrook. She loved life and taught passionatey. She was the mother of my friend, and the mother of the friend of my brother. She touched my heart and my prayers are with her children.

I wish I had appreciated her teaching and dedication when I was a child. My brother, Jim, who was the Assistant Principal, told me once she was one of the finest teachers we had at BHS. She was.
My condolences.
Beth Devlin
class of '83

One of the greatest teachers. She will always be missed! She had such an impact on everyone! What a gem. Rest in Peace! Condolences to the entire family.

So sorry to hear of Helen passing. Regret I am out of town till end of month and unable to attend services. Helen was a much admired teacher and friend to many in our community.