Helms Family Genealogy Pages
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| 2251 | Wilkes-Barre Times, 5 Jun 1916: LOSES LIFE ON RAILROAD WHILE TAKING 'SHORT CUT'. Chester, PA., June 5--The mutilated body of a man found along the tracks of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Folcroft today, was identified as that of Samuel Custer, 51, of Glenolden. He had been visiting friends at Folcroft and late last night in taking a short route to his home climbed over a fence, it is believed, and in crossing the tracks was struck by an express train and instantly killed. | Custer, Samuel C Sr. (I1787)
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| 2252 | William E. Helms by Theodore Maisch William E. Helms, Lansdowne's present Mayor, has been in office since 1961, capping years of public spirited activity. Public figures usually have an "image" . . . to borrow a Madison Avenue expression. Lansdowne's Mayor runs true to form but his "image" is one of wholehearted participation in community affairs. The lists of his interests is impressive and highly diversified. He was born in Southwest Philadelphia and graduated from the Barry School, 59th and Race Sts. From school he entered the employ of the Bell Telephone Company but continued his schooling, with the Alexander Hamilton Institute and others. During World War I the Mayor served with the 103rd U.S. Combat Engineers of the 28th Division (Co. E) from May 23, 1917 to May 16, 1919. Mr. Helms is an active member of the American Legion Post #65. He served as commander in 1947-78. He also belongs to Post #7 of the Society of the 28th Division, AEF, the Pennsylvania National Guard Veterans' Association and the Veterans' Association of Companies B and E of the 103rd Engineers. He served that group as president in 1966. In his church affiliation, he served the First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne as Trustee for eight years. and was president of the Early Christian Men's Bible Class in 1941. Helps Youth Mr. Helms has long been interested in youth and sports. He is a member of the Union Athletic Association and served as its president during 1942-43. He is also a member of the Track Officials Club of Philadelphia and was president in 1967. Mr. Helms is widely known as an accredited First Aid Instructor and has been a member of the American Red Cross, being especially active in its safety services. He came by those skills naturally. He entered Bell Telephone employ in 1910 and for 12 years before retiring in 1959 he was the manager of the company's Medical Department and Safety. His interest in safety naturally led to membership in the Philadelphia Safety Council, the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers of which he was president in 1951. He is now a life member. He has the distinction of being "Member Emeritus" of the Veterans of Safety and also is a member and past president of the Delaware County Highway Safety Council. Serves Borough Mayor Helms has held many offices in Lansdowne Borough, was a member of the Parking Authority from 1956 to 1958; serves as a councilman from 1959 to 1961 when he became Mayor. The office of Mayor was formerly known as "Burgess". As Mayor he is entitled to a salary but has accepted no remuneration. He belongs to the Mayors' Association of Delaware County (President, 1968) and also of the Association of Mayors of Pennsylvania. Other memberships include Lansdowne Republican Club, Lansdowne Fire Company, The Community "Y" of Eastern Delaware County, Northwest Civic Association, Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra and Lansdowne Republican Club. Mr. And Mrs. Helms (the former May Pickard of Jamestown, N.Y.) were married on Dec. 14, 1927 and settled in Lansdowne the following summer of 1928. Mrs. Helms has been active in the Twentieth Century Club, Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra Auxiliary, Delaware County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and other Womens organizations. There are three sons and nine grandchildren. Sons the Jacob, employed by the Post Office in Pittsburgh; William, Jr. with the Bell Telephone Company and living in Westtown and Robert and engineer of Ridley Township employed in flight testing for Boeing. | Helms, William Ettweine (I22)
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| 2253 | William E. Helms "Bill", age 87 of Chester, PA passed away on February 17, 2018 at Foulk Manor North surrounded by his family. He was born on June 7, 1930 to the late William H. and Ruth (nee Wanner) Helms. He was the brother of the late Elwood Helms. Bill served in the US Air Force and was a Korean War veteran. He was a member of the Delaware Veterans Post #1. Bill retired from the Sun Oil Co. after working for 40 years. His hobbies were playing golf, shooting pool and playing cards. Bill also enjoyed spending time with his family and especially enjoyed watching his granddaughter Faith play softball. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years Roberta Helms, loving children Richard and William (Carrie) Helms Jr. and 3 grandchildren Nathaniel, Faith and Sammi. Memorial Service will be 12 PM on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the McCausland Garrity Marchesani Funeral Home, 343 S. Chester Pike, Glenolden. Visitation will be from 11 AM to 12 PM at the funeral home. | Helms, William E (I2312)
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| 2254 | William E. Helms, Jr., of West Chester and formerly of Lansdowne, PA, passed away on August 21, 2020. He was the son of the late William E., Sr. and Pansy May (nee Pickard) Helms. William graduated from Lansdowne High School in 1947. He served honorably in the US Army during the Korean War in the 2nd Infantry Division before being promoted to Sergeant, First Class. William started working for Bell of Pennsylvania in the mail room in 1947. He worked as an installer and repairman and was promoted to Foreman in 1965. William became an instructor before retiring in 1984. After retirement, he enjoyed cruises with his wife and wintered in Florida for several years. William also liked listening to music and watching sports, especially ice hockey, car racing, and horse racing. He was an amazing husband and father who loved his family more than anything. William was the beloved husband of Katherine (nee Micka) Helms for almost 67 years; loving father of William Helms, III (Mary), Patricia Thornton (Don), David Helms (Joan), and Linda Force (Dennis); preceded in death by his brother, Robert; also survived by 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Services will be private due to COVID-19 restrictions. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, would be appreciated. | Helms, William Ettweine Jr. (I27)
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| 2255 | William R. Morgan ... aviation, laundry equipment designer CHAPEL HILL - William Robert Morgan, 93, of 215 Barklay Road died Thursday at his home. Morgan was born in Iowa and received a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University and a law degree from DePaul University. He was a veteran of World War I and co-invented the first U.S. low-wing monoplane. He was executive assistant to the vice president in charge of manufacturing for Carrier Corp. and president of Empire Laundry Equipment in Syracuse, N.Y., where he designed commercial laundry equipment. Morgan moved to Chapel Hill in 1985. Survivors include his wife, Marcia Coffey Morgan of Chapel Hill; a son, William Robert Morgan of Syracuse; a daughter, Mary Qasim of Chapel Hill; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The family will receive visitors from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. June 27 at Walker's Funeral Home. Instead of flowers, memorials may be made to Triangle Hospice, 1804 W. Southern Parkway, Durham, N.C. | Morgan, William Robert (I1773)
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| 2256 | William R. Morgan, 86, devoted husband, loving father, community leader & attorney died peacefully on the evening of April 18th as a Syracuse native. In 1957 he graduated from Marcellus High School and went on to receive a bachelors in History at Hamilton College. During his summer breaks & after college, he happily farmed hay which is how he met his future wife Marilyn, who was managing a horse stable. He helped run his Father's commercial washing machine business. And served actively in the NYS National Guard. As a graduate of SU law, Bill loved practicing law and helping people obtain justice. He had a kind heart, driven to help others have a better quality of life, as their attorney, friend & advocate. Bill's larger than life personality, ready smile and kind words brightened everyone's day. A deep thinker, voracious reader with a variety of interests and was adept at applying all that he learned. He was a quick witted storyteller, known for his perfectly timed puns and limericks in the courtroom. He will be greatly missed! He is predeceased by his wife, Marilyn. Survived by his older sister Mary, 4 children, many cousins, nieces and nephews. The date for William's memorial, celebration of life is TBA. Email wrm.memorial@gmail.com to be added to the list to be notified of the date. | Morgan, William Robert Jr. (I1778)
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| 2257 | Wilson Francis Hurley, 82, husband of Helen Singles Hurley and co-founder of Hurley & Harrison, Inc. Textile Supplies, of 18-B Rice Street, died Monday, July 12, 1982. Born December 3, 1899 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of the late Charles and Charlotte Liberton Hurley, he moved to Greenville in 1939 from Prospect Park, Pa. A graduate of Wharton School of Finance in Philadelphia, he served with the United States Air Force with the 200-201st Squadrons in France and obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a member of Beaumont Overseas Club and a member of Saint Mary's Catholic. Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Paul H. (Frances) Chapman of Atlanta, Ga. and Miss Nancy Hurley of Greenville; a son, Richard C. Hurley of Union, S. C.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 12 Noon, Wednesday, July 14, 1982 a Saint Mary's Catholic Church by Rev. Ronald P. Anderson. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Saint Francis Community Hospital, 400 Sumner Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601. The family is at the residence, 18-B Rice Street, and the body has been placed in the Church by the Thomas McAfee Funeral Home. | Hurley, Wilson Francis (I4999)
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