Helen Kurtz, 99, of Mahanoy City passed away at her daughter's home in Wilmington Delaware on August 25, 2017.

She is survived by her daughter Jean Salve and is predeceased by her husband, Elmer and son John.

She is further survived by her 7 Grandchildren; Maria Rose (Mitchell), Ann Neilson (Douglas), James M Salve (Susanne), Christine Campbell (David), John Kurtz Jr. (Lora), Stephanie Minzola (Mark), Mary Grebe (Robert) 20 great grandchildren; Sofia Rose. Vincent Rose, Sarah Maida, Andrew Neilson, William Neilson, Thomas Neilson, David Campbell, Jakob Campbell, Angelina Kurtz, John Kurtz, Lydia Kurtz, Eric Minzola, Kaylee Minzola, Emmett Grebe, Olivia Grebe, Colson Grebe. 9 Great Great grandchildren survive also.

Also surviving, are her sister Dorothy of Virginia, and brother William of Boyds MD. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

Leaving behind also is her loving daughter in law Barbara Kurtz of Trappe, PA. Her special nephew, Rev. William Linkchorst who shared many warm and memorable hours with her and Kathy and Bernie Forgatch, friends who spent many hours helping her.

Her Memorial service will be held on October 21, 2017 at 12 am Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City. Friends and family may call at the funeral home from 11 AM. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.