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Helen Deutsch Obituary
Helen B. Deutsch, 86, of Allentown, passed away on Wed. January 15, 2014 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Salisbury Twsp.
She was the wife of
Stephen J. Deutsch, and they would have celebrated their 64th wedding anni-versary on Jan. 20, 2014. She was born in Lynn Township, a daughter of the late Stanley W.J. and Minnie M. (Burkhardt) Billig.
She was employed as a vacuum tube assembler for the former Western Electric Co., Allentown, from 1950 to 1967. She was a 1945 graduate of Slatington High School, later attending business school.
Helen was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Whitehall, Pa. She was a former asst. Girl Scout leader in Whitehall. From 1979 to 2008 she raised and trained 31 seeing-eye-dogs through the Lehigh County 4-H Seeing Eye Club.
Survivors besides her husband include a son, Michael S. Deutsch of Northampton, and a brother, Stanley Billig of New Tripoli, Pa. She was predeceased by a daughter, Roberta H. Deutsch, and siblings Mary Leiby and Elmer and Nevin Billig.
Her funeral service will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014 at 11:00 AM in Faith
Lutheran Church, 3355 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, PA 18052 with a calling hour beginning at 10:00 AM. Rev. Michael J. Bodnyk
officiating. Private interment in Mickleys Cemetery, Whitehall.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory are requested to Faith Luth. Church Memorial Fund, sent to the above address.
Arrangement by the
Nester Funeral Home, New Tripoli, Pa. Online condolences may be recorded at www.nesterfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Deutsch
Michelle Bryfogle-Schaefer
January 21, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. I remember her with fondness as a member of the 4-H club. She was always smiling and always willing to help and encourage others. Sending prayers for all of her family. God bless you all.
Ashley Trexler ( Aleszczyk)
January 20, 2014
I Absoutly loved Helen! This makes me very sad to hear this news. She was a wonderful women with a big heart. We always thought of Helen and steve as Grandparents to us while we were in the 4-h.
My heart goes out to Steve and their Children at this time.
We will miss you Helen
January 20, 2014
WE always talk about Hellen and Steve. You sure did raise a lot of puppies y,ou were a very special lady and you will be missed
Faye Smith-Foulk
January 20, 2014
To The Families of Helen Billig Deutsch
Our heartfelt symathies....May your memories of wonderful times bring you comfort at this time and the years ahead; as for me.... remembering all the wonderful times we shared growing up on neighboring farms, those were the days....Hattie Schaller Smith and Seven Daughters
Karl & Cathy Schmidt
January 19, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Anderson
John Aleszczyk
January 19, 2014
You touched the lives of so many an especially those who you helped through the 4H puppies Raisers.
Nicole McCowan (Wirth)
January 19, 2014
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I met Helen through Puppy Meetings. Our family was amazed by how many puppies they had raised as a couple and now our family is on number 18.
January 19, 2014
Mr. Deutsch and Mike, So sorry to hear of the loss of your wife and mother.
John Stettler
Joan & Paul Gale
January 17, 2014
You have our deepest sympathies. Helen was a wonderful lady. We'll always remember our adventures with the Girl Scouts at Faith Lutheran.
Betsey Schmeltzle
January 17, 2014
Remember many fun times with Helen and Steve and the Seeing Eye Pups. What a great couple! Helen will be missed.
Tom Scott
January 17, 2014
Mr. Deutsch and Mike. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. What a classy, warm and loving lady, I'll miss her. Lots of memories involving her and your family. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
James. M Tarutis
January 17, 2014
To the family, so sorry for your loss. "May the good lord bless and protect Helen and give the family strength Amen"
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