Photo courtesy of Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc - Village of Johnson
Bangor, Pennsylvania
Feb 16, 1921 – Jan 21, 2023
Helen M. Schweitzer, 101, of Bangor, PA, passed away Saturday, January 21st, peacefully in her sleep at her residence.
Helen was born in Bangor, PA on February 16, 1921, a daughter of the late Arch M. Pritchard, Sr. and Nettie C. (Bisher) Pritchard.
She was the wife of the late Lloyd F. Schweitzer who passed away in 1981. Helen was a graduate of Bangor High School. She was employed as a sewing machine operator at the former Majestic Athletics in Bangor, PA until retiring. Helen was a former Girl Scout Leader, an active member of the former Blue Valley Youth Band, a member of the Cloverleaf Saddle Club, and a member of the Penn Jersey Horse Shore Association. She enjoyed reading, flower gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Bangor, PA.
Helen is survived by a daughter, Deborah E.S. Fox, a son-in-law Jay B. Fox, two grandsons Justin M. Fox, husband of Bobbi and Jason R. Fox, husband of Lauren, and six great-grandchildren Emily, Brooklyn, Ashlynn, Lillian, Owen, and Wyatt Fox. She was predeceased by a sister Nettie Burke, and two brothers Arthur "Red" Pritchard and Arch Pritchard, Jr.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., "Village of Johnsonville" Bangor, PA. Online condolences may be offered at gaffneyparsons.com.
Read MoreMy sincerest condolences. It was a pleasure and an honor to have cared for your mother. May she rest in peace. Sincerely, Shary Maloney RN
Shary Maloney RN
January 31, 2023 | Other
So sorry to hear of your mom passing...she was always so full of life! What a great family she had. Deb, you're all in our thoughts and our prayers.
Lisa & Randy Sandt
January 25, 2023 | Bangor, PA | Friend
Very sorry to hear of Helen's death. Condolences to you and your family.
lois stopp
January 24, 2023 | Mt Bethel, PA | Family
Deb and family, Sorry to hear the loss of your mother. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayer. Steph and Tony
Steph Newhard
January 24, 2023
Deb and family, so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful lady. Remember her well when we were kids. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Nancy and Jim Dungan
Nancy Dungan
January 22, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Alice Grigg-Diomedo
January 22, 2023 | Friend
Deb and Family, your mom was full of life and now her life is with Jesus. May you hold dear all the memories. May she rest peacefully and may you find comfort in the coming days
Georgia
Georgia Suranofsky
January 22, 2023 | EASTON, PA
Justin & Bobbi, so so sorry to hear about her passing! I am sure you have a lot of great memories! You all our in my thoughts & prayers, love, Alice & Troy. Give the girls a hug from us!
Alice & Troy Serfass
January 22, 2023
Oh sweet family. Debbie , Jay and dear family Special grace , peace and Blessings during this time . As I think of Helen Immediately a smile comes to my face. I quickly recall sitting on the porch , or out and about at times , sharing the beauty of conversation, laughter, songs and prayers together which will always be treasured. I always appreciated that "Bisher" spunk Set her apart as one of a kind. I hope to have a bit of that. Deb, I think we may. I love you all Love, Jacki
Jacqueline
January 22, 2023
