Helen G. Gradwohl

Helen G. Gradwohl obituary

Helen G. Gradwohl

Helen Gradwohl Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barber Funeral Home - Horseheads on Oct. 2, 2025.

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Obituary of Helen G. Gradwohl

Gradwohl, Helen Gwen – On September 18, 2025, Helen went home in her sleep due to natural causes. Helen was born May 5 th , 1945, in Elmira, New York.

Helen was predeceased by her son, Jack W. Kellogg Sr whom she devoted her life to. After Jacks passing, Helen would devote the remainder of her life caring for her grandson Steven.

Helen is predeceased by her husband Stephen Gradwohl. Helen is also predeceased by her father John W. Watts and mother Ruth E. (Van Horn) Watts and siblings Norman Watts, John "Jack" Watts and his wife Gail, Betty (Stanley) Harris, Dorothy (Max) Evans, and Virginia (Kenneth) Bush.

Helen is survived by her twin sister, Martha Wilgosz. Her grandchildren Jack W. (Kerry) Kellogg Jr, Ruth E. Kellogg, and Steven D. Kellogg. Helen is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces who have been extremely helpful in this time. Helen had two great-grandchildren – Evelyn Claire and Kinleigh Mae Kellogg.

Helen enjoyed gardening, canning, spaghetti westerns and cooking holiday meals for family. Her grandson Jack will tell you she made the best homemade French fries and cheeseburgers. She loved whom she loved greatly, often going above and beyond for those she deemed fit but had no issue with making her feelings felt if she disagreed.

There will be no services planned per her wishes.

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October 6, 2025

Martha Wilgosz posted to the memorial.

October 3, 2025

Tinamarie posted to the memorial.

October 2, 2025

Barber Funeral Home - Horseheads posted an obituary.

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Martha Wilgosz

October 6, 2025

can rest peacefully as you are home now love and miss you, Martha

Tinamarie

October 3, 2025

I have many fond memories spending with The Twins Helen and Martha ( Martha being my mother) I was the tag along for those two. Going off on road trips in search of whatever crafty idea the two wanted to get into. Or just a quick buzz to the farm for coffee with Aunt Ginny. These moments I will keep dear to my heart . Since the term "identical" should have both you and Marty´s photo beside it... I can rest assured that at any given moment I will see your smile or hear your voice... Rest Peacefully !!

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