It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Dunlap, our loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, and a friend to all whose lives she touched. Helen passed on May 28, 2019.
Helen was predeceased by her loving and devoted husband, James "Gene" Dunlap, whom she married on April 28, 1951; her parents, Charles and Mary (Smith) Geortz; brothers, Earl (Lucille) Geortz, Clair (Leah) Geortz, Lawrence Geortz and Dale Geortz. She is survived by her sister, Marie Hopper and several nieces and nephews.
Helen was the beloved mother of Joyce (Russell) Wimer and Sandra Dunlap, and the proud grandmother of Andrew Wimer.
Born and raised in Eldorado, a small community outside of Bruin, Pennsylvania on May 29, 1924, she was a farm girl at heart and gardening was one of her passions. As a housewife, she loved to cook, and was skilled with a crochet hook in her hand and also a needle for quilting.
Most of all she loved her family and instilled in them strong values that have served them well. She will be dearly missed and will be "forever in our hearts".
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 1, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle. A funeral service will be held immediately following visitation at 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home with The Rev. Mark Goswick of New Virginia United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will be in Mt. Hermon Cemetery.
Online condolences may be offered at www.cunninghamfh.com