Helen A. Early

Helen A. Early

Helen Early Obituary

Published by The Times Herald from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2012.
Helen A. Early (Nowakowski) passed away suddenly July 19, 2012 at the age of 60. A resident of Plymouth Meeting, she was born in Norristown to the late Walter and Anna Nowakowski. She was the loving mother of Elaine Smith, her husband Scott Smith and their daughter Skylar Jane of Royersford. She is survived by her sister Mary Alice Roberto, her husband Michael, and their two sons, Michael and Mark. Services to be held mid-September. To share your fondest memory of Helen, please visit www.lifecelebration.com. Family services by Boyd-Horrox of Norristown, 610-277-7000.

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Sharon Rossetti

March 21, 2025

I suppose I missed Helen's obituary. Thinking of Helen and her family. Missing both Helen and Elaine. Mother and daughter are now together forever. It is hard to believe that almost 13 years have passed since I last saw you, Helen. You were always and will be my best friend.

Diane Evanick DiPasquale

August 20, 2012

Alice and Family, I am so sad to hear of Helen's passing- she was a great friend growing up.

marlene wilmer-silva

August 19, 2012

sorry to hear of helens passing. we were friends way back in the day. i remember with a laugh that helen had a green karmen ghia that she called arlo. she liked arlo guthrie. my sympathy.

Eileen Ryan

August 17, 2012

Dear Mary Alice and family
So terribly sorry to learn of the loss of Helen. I will always remember the good ole days growing up and the fun we shared. Our thoughts and prayers for Helen and the family.
With Sympathy and in Friendship
Eileen Mycek Ryan

Sharon Rossetti

August 17, 2012

My heartfelt condolence to Helen's family.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Patti Durante (Nowakowski)

August 17, 2012

Alice & family, so sorry & saddened To hear of Helen's sudden passing you are all in my heart & my prayers. May God bless her & she rest in Peace. Patti

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