Photo courtesy of Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home - Montrose
Montrose, Pennsylvania
Nov 28, 1933 – Sep 30, 2024
Helena M. Flaherty, 90, of Friendsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024 at home. She was born in Binghamton, NY, to the late James E. and Katherine F. (Mahoney) Cadden.
She is survived by her 8 children, Julie, Patrick (Alecia), Matthew, John “Pip” (Julie), Kate (Jeff) Ford, Joe (Jen), Bridget, and Janet, 10 grandchildren, JT and Shaun Flaherty; Garret and Jesse Flaherty; Darin, Megan, Angie and Devon Ford; Caelan and Dylan Flaherty, brothers-in-law, Tom Flaherty and Don Griffin, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, James Flaherty, son Jim Flaherty, 3 brothers, Joe, John and Jim Cadden, sisters-in-law, Mary Ellen Griffin, Margaret Flaherty and Joyce Cadden
Helena started her life long career as a caregiver and substitute/extra mom to teenagers and young adults who helped out on the family farms. Later she became known as “Ma” Flaherty to a select few, “Weena” to the young families and numerous children she helped raise throughout the years and finally her proudest title….Gramma/Oma.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2024 at St. Augustine Church, with Rev. Gregory Reichlen officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Friendsville, PA.
Donations in memory of Helena can be sent to: Preserve St. Joseph Church or Mercy House.
Read MoreWhen we thought about St Joseph the Flaherty's have been the pillar of the community. Our prayers are with the family as Helena has been welcomed in Heaven.
Rita Eddy
October 06, 2024 | Montrose, PA | Friend
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Helena was a wonderful lady she was always there to help someone. She will be missed by everyone.
Betty and Bob Pencek
October 05, 2024 | Endicott, NY | Friend
She will surely be missed
Gary Lupole
October 05, 2024 | Friendsville, PA | Friend
Blessings to Pip and the entire Flaherty family. Sorry for your loss.
Martin DeGroat
October 04, 2024 | Philadelphia, PA | Classmate
Blessings to the entire Flaherty family at this time of loss and sorrow. May Helena be lifted up to everlasting life by her Savior Jesus Christ, and rest well in blissful peace. Such a Patriarch such a lovely woman, RIP.
GURN famly
October 03, 2024 | Montrose, PA | Friend
Pip I sorry for your losses she is now in the arms of her Lord God bless your class mate Dave snell
Dave Snell
October 02, 2024 | Montrose | Friend
Seeing this lovely lady through Facebook, I could see she was special! I didn't have the privilege of meeting her, sadly. Please know I offer my sympathy and comfort during these dark days, Bridget and Joe....and all her loved ones! Fondly, Carol Roadcap
Carol Roadcap
October 02, 2024 | Apalachin, NY
Ms. Flaherty was a force to be reckoned with and someone I will always remember, sitting at the table in the kitchen during a difficult time. Composure, attention, and a quiet control was impressive to witness. Respect of the family towards her spoke volumes. Lucky to have known her, rest in peace, welcomed home by family finally. Rest.
Peter Savage
October 02, 2024 | Binghamton, NY | Coworker
Sorry to hear about your mother, she lived a good long life.
Phyllis Hawley
October 02, 2024 | Hawleyton, NY