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1931
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2022
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Helen Mague Obituary
She was born on Oct. 5, 1931, in Jamestown, N.Y., the daughter of the late Floyd and Twila Brennamen Ericson. On Feb. 21, 1950, in Kane, she married Robert Mague, who preceded her in death.
Helen, along with her husband, owned and operated a school bus line for the Kane Area School District. She drove school buses for over 36 years. She and Bob enjoyed many winters in North Fort Myers, Fla., and she also enjoyed camping, bowling and gardening. She was a multi-year shuffleboard champion at Tamiami Village. Helen was also a Girl Scout leader for many years, and she worked on the Wetmore Township Election Board for over 60 years.
She is survived by two daughters, Kathy (Dave) Westerburg of Kane and Nancy Perry of Erie; one son Bill (Nancy) Mague of Kane; seven grandchildren, Bobby (Elissa) Perry, Jaime (Bradley) Schmitt, Danielle (Rick) Nelson, William (Jess) Mague, Jason (Amanda) Mague, Stephen (Michelle) Westerburg and James (Kersten) Westerburg; 12 great-grandchildren, Kyle Westerburg, Connor, Bristol and Kasen Mague, Olivia and Owen Nelson, Andee O'Brien, Bobby and Bella Perry and Taylor, Braden and Landen Schmitt; her brother-in-law, Jim (Dore) Mague of Kane and many cherished nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Bryan D. Westerburg, a son-in-law, Bob Perry and a brother-in-law Bill Mague.
Friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday (Oct. 22) at 11 a.m. at the Gathering Space at St. Callistus Catholic Church. A Memorial Mass will follow at noon, with the Rev. William O'Brien, as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Callistus Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Pennies from Heaven, 4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, St. Callistus Catholic Church, 342 Chase St. Kane, PA 16735 or the Friends Memorial Library, 230 Chase St. Kane, PA.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.
The Cummings Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of services.
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Nancy (Veritz) Cowan
October 27, 2022
Fond memories of Helen driving me to Erickson school every morning.
I remember a time when she actually drove me around the driveway and left me off at the back door because the weather was so bad.
My sincere condolences to her family especially to Kathy who who was a good childhood friend
Mary Fensel
October 20, 2022
Nancy and family, my sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. May she rest in eternal peace In the hands of our Lord.
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