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Helen Starr Obituary
NEWARK: A funeral service for Helen Mae Starr, 88, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 985 N. 21st St. Newark.
Helen passed away July 14, 2016, at Flint Ridge Nursing and rehabilitations Center. She was born April 21, 1928, in Newark, to the late Walter Oscar and Ruby Mae (Smith) Ponser.
Helen retired from the Newark Public School System. She was an avid collector of various bells, and sold Avon for over 25 years. Helen was a member of the Elks Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by her daughters, Charlamae Belcher and Roberta Lee Wade both of Newark; grandchildren, Rhonda Lynn (David) Stockdale of Newark and Jason Martin (Lori) Settlemoir of Cream Ridge, NJ, and great-grandchildren, Amanda (Aaron) Caldwell of Westerville, Aaron Huff of Newark, Abi Huff of Newark, Alex Huff of Newark, Jeffrey Settelmoir and Travis Settlemoir both of Cream Ridge, NJ, Maegan Kaderka of Frisco, TX, and great-great-grandson, Judah Caldwell of Westerville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kenneth Starr; brother, Warren Gene Ponser, and son-in-law, Thomas Belcher.
The family would like to express a special thanks to Flint Ridge and Generation Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Generation Hospice.
To sign an online guest book, please visit www.brucker-kishlerfuneralhome.com.
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Chuck & Diana Petrie
July 20, 2016
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Helen. She was a great lady and neighbor. So sorry for your loss.
Roberta Rightsell-Powers
July 19, 2016
Sending my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother. She was a great person.
Amber Bugglin (generation hospice)
July 19, 2016
It was truly a blessing to have met Helen. she was a wonderful woman and has a wonderful family! we all loved her and she will be missed.
Mary Fenneman
July 19, 2016
Bobbie and Family,
So sorry for your loss! Although I only spent time with your mom when Suellen and I visited it was very easily seen that she was a very special Lady that loved her family with all her heart. Cherish the memories, they will bring much peace.
Sincerely,
Mary Fenneman
Bill and Sharon Russell
July 17, 2016
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Helen. We were their neighbors on Cedarcrest Avenue and what a joy they were. They were more than just neighbors, they were our friends also. They so loved their family and were so proud of their family. Rest in heaven Helen.
Barbara Ann (Starr-Hunter) Hommel & Family
July 17, 2016
Thinking of Aunt Helen. Prayers to all the family.
Jan Feaster
July 17, 2016
Charla and Bobbi,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God bless and keep you.
Marilyn Ponser
July 17, 2016
Bobbie and Charlamae so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I am sure you will miss her daily. I will keep you in my prayers.
Tami Ashcraft
July 16, 2016
Your in my thoughts and prayers, I'm confident that you all as a family will be there for one another with love and support. We at Flint Ridge have enjoyed our time spent with Helen and each of you.
Diana Shoemaker Geller
July 16, 2016
Charlamae, So sorry for the loss of your Mom.
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