Helen I. Bixler

Helen I. Bixler obituary, Valley View, PA

Helen I. Bixler

Helen Bixler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Buffington-Reed Funeral Home - Valley View on Feb. 28, 2025.

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Helen I Bixler, age 89, of Hegins, passed away peacefully Friday, February 28, 2025 at her residence with her family by her side.
She was born on Monday, June 24, 1935, in Klingerstown, a daughter of the late Raymond E Engle and the late Iva L (Erdman) Engle.
Helen worked for Michael Foods, Klingerstown prior to her retirement..
She was a member of Salem Church of Rough and Ready.
Helen enjoyed quilting, gardening, taking weekend trips, watching her beloved Phillies, and spending time with her family.
Her husband, H Eugene Bixler passed away in 2008. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Russell Engle.
She is survived by two daughters, Dawn M Wright of Hegins and Susan M (Carl) Adams of Klingerstown; two sons, Robert E (Jessica) Bixler of Klingerstown and Gary W (companion Zoey Zimmerman) Engle of Sacramento; fifteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; a brother, Marlin Engle of Halifax; two sisters, Marie Fetterolf of Martinsburg, WV and Carol (Donald) Long of Berrysburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc, Valley View, on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Curits Zemencik officiating.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.

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