Helen R. Niessen

Helen R. Niessen obituary

Helen R. Niessen

Helen Niessen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Healey Funeral Home - Haddon Heights on Nov. 7, 2025.

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On November 6, 2025, Helen R. Niessen (nee Wirth) passed away at Virtua-Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Born and raised in South Philadelphia as one of 7 children, she had been a longtime resident of Runnemede. Helen is lovingly survived by her husband, John J. Niessen; her children, Richard (Debbie), John (Jennifer) and Robert (Terri); 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; her brothers, James Wirth and Joseph Wirth; her sister, Marie Matela as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Sunday afternoon, November 9th from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at the HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 9 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights. Interment private.

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Salvatore Altimare

Earlier today

I became good friends with Helen from going to dyalis she loved to talk sports and joke she will be missed

Cynthia Stitcher

November 8, 2025

Our sympathies and prayers for all the family. Ray and Cyn Stitcher

Bonnie Drake

November 8, 2025

So sorry to hear this . My condolences to the entire family.

Thomas Crowthers

November 8, 2025

Great times working with Helen at bjs whole sale she made it fun and I enjoy making her laugh I know she'll be missed by all rest easy Helen

Kim Mahan-Finney

November 8, 2025

Very Nice Person And A Load Of Laughs, Rest Well My Friend

Roxanne

November 8, 2025

I´m truly sorry to hear about the passing of Helen. She was a wonderful lady and an extremely hard worker. I know she will be up in heaven watching her Eagles play. May she rest in peace. Roxanne

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Healey Funeral Home - Haddon Heights

9 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035

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