Helen T. Kerler

Helen T. Kerler, 83, of Wind Gap, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12th at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born: Born in Nazareth, September 17,1930; a daughter of the late Anton and Elizabeth (Deutsch) Zopf. Personal: She and her beloved husband, William A. Kerler, celebrated 63 years of marriage on April 15, 2013. She worked at Easton Hospital and in the garment industry working for various factories many years before her retirement. She will be remembered for her most generous heart, her beautiful smile, and her delicious baked goods. Memberships: She was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish Pen Argyl where she was an active volunteer in numerous ministries including the Daughter's of Mary Sodality. She also volunteered at the St. Joseph Ministry and My Brother's Keeper. She was also a member of the ILGWU. Survivors: In addition to her husband William, Helen is survived by her children William A. Kerler Jr. (Debbie) of Collegeville, PA, Kathy Martocci (Michael) of Brandon, FL, Anton Kerler (Christina) of Valrico, FL, Neal Kerler (Katherine) of Wind Gap, PA, and Diane Lobb (David) of Belfast, PA, 10 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Elizabeth "Betty"Granda of Nazareth, PA. She was preceded in death by 7 brothers and 2 sisters. Services: A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 15, 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church located at 300 W. Babbitt Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA. Call Friday 9:00 10:45 a.m. in the church. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth's Cemetery, Pen Argyl. The Guerro & Ruggiero Funeral Home, www.ruggierofuneralhome.com, Pen Argyl is in charge of arrangements. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered in Helen's name to St. Elizabeth's Building Fund, 300 W. Babbitt Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072.