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Helen L. Bonsall
1924 - 2025
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1924
DIED
2025
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Helen Bonsall Obituary
Born Jan. 8, 1924 in Curwensville, she was the daughter of Harry P. and Marion E. (Kendall) Bachelier. She had worked for the War Department during WWII and was a homemaker.
She is survived by three children; Harry L. Bonsall (Janet) of Grampian, Michael J. Bonsall (Kimberly) of Virginia, and Samantha Bonsall Kresovich (Nick) of Texas; five grandchildren, Harry L. Bonsall Jr., Shawn M. Bonsall (Kristina), Kendall L. Bonsall, Kaelynn N. Kresovich-LeValley (Zakk), and Nicholas J. Kresovich; two great-grandchildren Ethan M. Bonsall, and Lilly L. Bonsall.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack L Bonsall; a grandson, Richard A. Bonsall; brothers and sisters, Kathryn Peretti, Raymond Bachelier, Philip Bachelier, Rebecca Garner, Samuel Bachelier, and Janet Phillips.
Graveside services for Helen Bonsall will be held at Friends Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday Nov. 19, 2025 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Stephen Shields officiating.
Interment will follow in the cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
Online condolences can be made to the family at chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc of Curwensville is in charge of arrangements.
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Eddie and csrolyn
November 16, 2025
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Cindy Louise Bloom McDonald
November 15, 2025
Just wanted to extend my condolences to the family. Never easy losing them. May she rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Cindy Louise Bloom McDonald
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