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1959

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2025

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Irwin, Pennsylvania

Neil Helterbran Obituary

Neil E. Helterbran, 65, of Acme, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Monday January 27, 2025. He was born February 25, 1959 in Charleroi, a son of the late Raymond and Joan (Neil) Helterbran. Neil was a graduate of Norwin High School, Class of 1977, where he excelled in wrestling and was a member of the football team. He had worked various jobs for different construction companies but was mostly a self-employed contractor. He was a hard working guy and was always willing to help a neighbor or friend in need. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, golfing, loved his cats, and taking care of his home in Bear Rocks. He was a member of the Bear Rocks Community Club and the Bromas Golf League. He is survived by his partner Karla Chavara; his daughters, Desiree Kochasic and her husband Mike and Alyssa Helterbran and boyfriend Jordan; Karla's children who he was close with, Kasie and Cole (Brooke); grandchildren Levi, Hunter, John, Colton, Natalie, Juliette, and Gabriella; his siblings Cheryl Hand (the late Greg), Louis Helterbran (Marsha), and Beth Helterbran (Jody Heberlig); nieces and nephews Max Hand (Sara Burcham-Hand), Elizabeth Hand-Zimmerman (Kevin), Rebecca Stone (Matt), and Matt Helterbran; and great nephew Mackenzie and great nieces Kenley, and Hannah. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 31, and 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 1, at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to the funeral home to assist with final expenses. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Jan. 29, 2025.

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Keith Kovacs

January 30, 2025

My deep condolences. Went to jounor high with Neil.

Louis Simon

January 29, 2025

Very sad to hear about Neil we used to work out in Irwin Allways liked Neil seemed like a great guy ! He was 3 yrs younger than I was !

David

January 29, 2025

Sincere Condolences
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