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Kelly Boyle
September 10, 2021
Big Sister, I think about you everyday. I miss you. Until we meet again...love you Kelly
Debbie Demarco
April 12, 2021
I still can't believe you're gone. My friend, my buddy. I miss you every day. Debbie D
Kelly Boyle
December 6, 2020
Big Sister, I miss you so much.
Why did you leave me? The day death came for you, I would have stood bravely and fought death for you.
I miss you so much...rest in peace Big Sister, Love you Kelly.
Tammy Reardon
November 27, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Helena. I have been looking for family and she is my mother Denise Reardons cousin. I remember her well and just watched her video on Tv. She was a special person.
Jenny Yu
October 10, 2020
Helena, the very last time I saw you was when you were rushing down the main staircase at Hall Mercer with the same smile and purpose. I knew you were out to save the world wearing the bright orange vest that I have not had privilege to have, it is special! You are special in my heart and hearts of people in Philadelphia especially the homeless population. Rest In Peace, and you will be forever missed!
Fatima Peters
October 2, 2020
"I am so very sorry for your loss. I've lived next door to Helena on Kalos Street for 20 years now and got to know her strong will and way. I am glad that I was able to express that I was grateful for her life as she repainted her doorsteps gray one afternoon last September. She smiled back. I know that she was revered in the field of homeless outreach. Rest in Peace Helena."
Sean Bradshaw
October 1, 2020
I am so very sorry for your loss. I live on Kalos Street, a few doors down from where Helena resided. She was a tireless advocate for quality of life on our block. She always had time for a chat and a laugh. She was revered in the field of homeless outreach. Our neighborhood has lost one of the good ones.
R. Joy Rosenbloom
September 22, 2020
I knew Helena from my years of work as a psychotherapist at Hall-Mercer. I remember her rushing out on freezing dark nights to seek out and help the homeless. She was totally dedicated and humble about the amazing and important work that she did. She is surely resting with the angels.
Diane Dantzler
September 15, 2020
I will truly miss you when I first got hired at nite you checked on me ....thank you
Donna Campo
September 15, 2020
Then the King will say to those on his right, Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, "I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visitme.' With gratitude for all that Helena has done for so many people and with sympathy for her family, Donna Campo
Carla Martin
September 14, 2020
Helena will be greatly missed . Your voice and laughter will be missed in the basement of Hall Mercer. The homeless population has lost a champion in you. My heart goes out to her family I pray the peace that passes all understanding.
Carla Martin
David Travers
September 14, 2020
"It is with deepest sorrow to know that a dear friend has passed away. My heart is sadden by the lost of a loved one, but glad that there is no more pain. My mind is filled with memories of her beautiful smile and her funny laughter. She was a real trooper at work dedicating herself to help those in need of a true change of life. You will be truly missed."
-David Travers, Friend, Co-worker, Philadelphia, Pa
April Steele
September 14, 2020
"Initially trained by Helena as an Outreach Worker, an icon that will be missed. What I valued most about Helena is that she was a leader by example and an advocate for the homeless. Helena was approachable, resourceful, collaborative, and would humbly information share. Deepest condolences to Helena's family."
Thomas Felder Felder
September 14, 2020
You will be missed . Rest well .
Tom Felder, Coworker
Donna Lee Wood
September 14, 2020
I have such admiration for Helena and for the work she did. Her caring heart showed in everything she did and there are a lot of folks who are better off for having met her.
She is sorely missed.
Maureen Landis
September 13, 2020
Helena, I wish our chats until the day I die and then I will miss you no more,because I will be right there with you RIP my dear friend
Wes Lilly
September 11, 2020
Left us all way too soon.
Robin Q
September 11, 2020
You were a great person. Was glad to know you in the 90's.
Bob Howell
September 11, 2020
Truly a great women who cared deeply about other people. She was a good friend who was always looking out for others, it's been 36 years since last I saw her and remember her as good friend.may she Rest In Peace
Chris Marigliano
September 11, 2020
Surely a great woman in all aspects of life. A great loss to so many people including myself & family
Jeneane Johnson
September 11, 2020
I had the privilege of seeing Helena "in action", caring for the homeless of Philadelphia, treating them with respect and dignity, treating them as friends. Helena made a HUGE impact through her work and uncanny ability to connect with these hardest-to-reach of people. Her heart was huge. Her people will miss her. Philly will miss her. I will miss her.
Peace and Love to her family,
Jeneane Johnson, colleague and friend
Bob Calhoun
September 11, 2020
We were talking maybe a week or two ago,Helena was sharing how grateful she was ,I She inspires me
My deepest condolences
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