Eva Helsel Obituary
Eva Mae Helsel, 88, of Hope Mills formerly of Roaring Spring, PA passed away into the loving arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Eva was born on April 29, 1937, to the late Ira K. and Bertha (Smith) Stern. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 58 years, Samuel Darryl Helsel.
At the request of Eva, there will be no services and the rest of her obituary is private.
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