Helen Marie (Alexander) Rose

Helen Marie (Alexander) Rose, 85, of Stoneboro, Pennsylvania entered her eternal rest early Saturday morning, February 10, 2024 with her family by her side. Helen was born December 24, 1938 in Greenville, Pennsylvania. She came from a large family and her early days were filled with memories of a one room schoolhouse, lots of fun on the farm and spending time with family and friends. She was a 1956 graduate of Lakeview High School. Helen married Darrell William Rose on March 27, 1959. After high school she worked as a bookkeeper for Lucas Pontiac in Greenville and in the mid 1970’s thru early 1980’s for the Stoneboro Wesleyan School. Also for nearly 20 years she worked as an aide in the Lakeview School District.

Helen loved baking, cooking and serving in the women’s ministry at church, singing, and enjoyed working in the yard. She will be particularly remembered, especially by her grandchildren for her famous delicious cinnamon rolls.

At an early age Helen accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior. For over 75 years, she faithfully walked with Jesus. She attended the Oak Grove Church all of her life and enjoyed serving in a number of capacities during her adult years. In 2016 Helen was recognized for 52 years of volunteer service as church treasurer.

Helen is survived by their four children: David (Brenda) Rose, Leesburg, FL, Brian (Debbie) Rose, Orlando, FL, Debbie (Chuck) Brown, Corydon, IN, Karen (Bill) Leyda, Lanexa, VA. Two brothers, James (Evelyn) Alexander, Mercer, PA, Elton (Jean) Alexander, Greenville, PA, one sister Ruth (Howard) Clark, Stoneboro, sister in laws, Jane (Jim) Engstrom, Stoneboro, PA, Donna (Richard) Rose, Fredonia, PA, Pat (Jim) Spargo, Greenville, PA; Ten grandchildren, Nicole (Nick) Bucher, Bellbrook, OH, Brent (Samantha) Rose, Mechanicsville, VA, Chip (Lindsay) Brown, Hendersonville, TN, Katelyn (Will) Andres, Centerville, OH, Kimberlee (Jacob) Sunkel, Tipp City, OH, Michael Rose, Orlando, FL, United States Army Sgt. Bradlee (Susannah) Brown, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Lyndee Rose, North Palm Beach, FL, Kyle Leyda, Lousia, VA, Eryn Leyda, Williamsburg, VA. Nine great grandchildren, Madie, Bowen, Charlotte, Reid, Amelia, Mackenna, Brenna, Asher, Allie, Emery and soon to be Sophia. Helen was blessed with 23 amazing nieces and nephews.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents James and Elsie Alexander, in laws George and Mabel Rose, husband Darrell, two sisters Bonnie Riggs and Sandy Fox, brother in laws Tom Riggs, Howard Clark, Jim Spargo, Jim Engstrom, Richard Rose, Gary Fox, and sister in laws, Evelyn Alexander and Pat Alexander. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 16th from 1-3 pm and 6-8pm at the Oak Grove Church, 10 Oak Grove Rd., Mercer, PA. 16137.  Visitation from 10am -11am on Saturday, February 17th with a Celebration of Life with Rev. Randy Ritchey and Rev. Charles Brown II, (Helen’s son in law) officiating at 11am at the Oak Grove Church, 10 Oak Grove Rd., Mercer, PA. 16137.

The family suggests memorial tributes may be made to either the Oak Grove Church or the Oak Grove Cemetery Association. The Celebration will be live streamed through the Oak Grove Church website.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the Robert L. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 3223 Perry Hwy., Sheakleyville.

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