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Dorothy Helbley
August 26, 1925 to July 14, 2022
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It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of Dorothy Helbley, 96, of Brunswick OH, formerly a longtime resident of New Castle PA. She passed away peacefully with family at her bedside Thursday, July 14, 2022. Mrs. Helbley was born August 26, 1925, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Matilda and Edward Joyce. Her beloved husband, William Helbley of New Castle, passed away on August 30th, 2020. They were happily married for 72 years.
A devout Catholic, Dorothy was a member of Holy Spirit Parish of New Castle, St. Mary Church. She enjoyed crocheting and playing scrabble and 500. Dorothy loved enjoying a good beverage, traveling, and was well-known for baking amazing cakes, cookies, and nut rolls. She also enjoyed spending time with her neighbors and friends. Dorothy dedicated her life to caring for her family, and they were truly the greatest joy of her life.
She is survived by both of her sons, William C. Helbley, Jr. (Mary Ann), of Poland OH, and Thomas Helbley (Mickie), of Brunswick, OH; her grandchildren, Charles Helbley (Rachel), William Helbley, III (Lindsay), Edward Helbley (Brittany), Brian Helbley (Dominique), Elizabeth Himmelein (David) and Michelle Helbley. She was also the great-grandmother of Brooks Helbley.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by three brothers, Leo, Patrick, and William Joyce; and a younger sister, Patricia Carangie.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:00 a.m. Saturday (8-13-22) in Holy Spirit Parish, St. Mary Church, 124 N. Beaver St., New Castle, with Rev. Ben Barr, as celebrant. For Mr. Helbley’s service in WWII, full military honors will be rendered by the New Castle Honor Guard immediately following Mass. Dorothy and William’s urns will be interred together in the family plot at St. Joseph Cemetery, Neshannock Twp.
Eternal rest grant unto Dorothy, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
