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Helen Quirk Obituary
Born in Tucker Hill, New Philadelphia, Dec. 29, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Loretta Haughney Gay.
She was a graduate of J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah.
Before retiring, Helen was employed as a trimmer in the local garment industry and a dietary aide for the former Pottsville Hospital.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Harry Gay; four sisters, Emily Bernitsky, Mary Sinkus, Julie Kilker and Beatrice Caulfield.
Helen is survived by her husband of 64 years, P.J. Quirk Jr., Cumbola; sons, Pat Quirk, Cumbola, and Kevin Quirk, Hometown; a daughter, Colleen and her husband, James Calabrese, Palo Alto; five grandchildren, Kristopher, Rachel and Kayla Quirk, and Jason and Janelle Calabrese; a great-grandchild, Madison Quirk; nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, New Philadelphia, with the Rev. Ronald Minner as the celebrant. A viewing for family and friends will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Thomas J. Bartashus Funeral Home, New Philadelphia. There will be no calling hours Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
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January 9, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Pat and family.
Dave & Judy Pfeiffenberger
North Carolina
Joe & Barb Williams
January 6, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joe & Barb Williams
January 6, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Willam Whalen
January 2, 2016
So sorry for yur loss. You will all be in our thoughts.
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Kim (Dodson) Laudeman
January 2, 2016
Thoughts & prayers with you Pat & your family.
January 1, 2016
Kevin and Colleen,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rannie and Ray Yost
Nanci Reigle Billie
January 1, 2016
Pat, so sorry to read about your Mother's passing. Always enjoyed our conversations over the years. God Bless you & your family.
Sandy and Joe Lynch
December 31, 2015
Pat, We are sorry to hear about your mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
December 31, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy Noonan
December 30, 2015
Dear Pat,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family my dear friend.
December 30, 2015
Dear Pat,
So sorry to hear about your mom. I always enjoyed my visits with her. You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless Fr. Joe
KAREN PAVLICK
December 30, 2015
MR. QUIRK, PAT, KEVIN AND COLLEEN,
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HELEN WAS A VERY SWEET WOMAN. DESPITE HEALTH ISSUES, SHE WAS ALWAYS PLEASANT. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
KAREN AND TOM PAVLICK
December 30, 2015
Dear Pat,
You and your family are in my prayers.
God Bless
Fr. Joe
Ken Kemple
December 30, 2015
Our thoughts are with you at this time of loss. We know that it's not easy, but be strong and remember the good times.
Love,
Kenny Dorothy Linda & Keith.
Sue Kirby
December 30, 2015
Very sorry for your loss.
Patsi Smith
December 30, 2015
Pat your mom is smiling at us all from heaven No regrets you were a loving son Peace to you at this time
Thom & Rose Kupchinsky
December 30, 2015
Pat, Colleen and the entire Quirk family, our sincerest condolences on the passing of your Mother.
We are very sorry for your loss; may Helen rest in peace. May the Lord grant his comfort to all of you.
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