Helen Jean Burfield

Helen Jean Burfield, 77, of 100 St. Francis Drive, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born March 28, 1937, in Bradford she was a daughter of the late Emerson and Emma Cramer.

She was the widow of Louis Burfield. Mrs. Burfield attended Bradford Area Schools. She was a member of St. Bernard Church and sang in the church choir. "Hollywood Helen" was well known by the Bradford community, with a friendly hello, and a smile on her face for everyone. She loved life! She was well known for her trips to Las Vegas to see Elvis, Engelbert Humperdinck, Marilyn Monroe and the Beatles. On her walks around town she would spend time at Lisa's Hairport, Bradford City Fire Department and the Bradford Era.

She is survived by 12 children, a sister, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one son.

Family will be receiving friends on Thursday November 20, 2014, from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 33 South Ave. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am, Friday, November 21, 2014, in St. Bernard Church, with Rev. Raymond Gramata, pastor as Celebrant. Burial will be in Limestone Cemetery.

Family request donations to Destinations-Bradford, 1 Main Street, Bradford, PA 16701 or YWCA, 24 West Corydon Street, Bradford, PA 16701.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

I am sure the good Lord has a special place in Heaven for Hollywood as she was a very kind person and didn't have a mean bone in her body! RIP
— Shirley

Dearest Helen.. All the fellas at the Moose Club..VFW., The Bearded Clam and The Dew Inn will miss your sweet sweet lips..Your kisses were like honey. Your dance moves rivaled Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers. You personified grace and class where ever you went. You were always dressed in the finest fashions from Mayer Brausers . You will finally get to meet Elvis because If there is a Rock n Roll heaven you know that life is more than just a one night stand. And you just joined the band
— dr.theodormorell

Dear Helen, I was so glad to have known you all those years i lived in Bradford. you were a faithful friend to me and helped me in life. thank you.
— sue smith

Dearest Helen, The dance in life will never be the same without your precious step and smile. I know you will bring happiness in Heaven because you sure could bring a smile to the ones around you here on earth. So happy to have spent the time I had with you and our talks were enlightening. You will be missed.Prayers to your family for peace and comfort. Judy Carr
— Judy Carr

We all love you and will miss you AUNT HELEN. GOD said you suffered enough, so he took you home!
— GLORIA KEPLER (HARRINGTON)

I am saddened to hear of the loss of Helen. I am Ruth's best friend, and growing up Helen always gave us some fun thoughts to remember. RIP, and again, I'm sorry for your loss
— Marion Huntoon

Condolences

  • I am sure the good Lord has a special place in Heaven for Hollywood as she was a very kind person and didn't have a mean bone in her body! RIP

    — Shirley
  • Dearest Helen.. All the fellas at the Moose Club..VFW., The Bearded Clam and The Dew Inn will miss your sweet sweet lips..Your kisses were like honey. Your dance moves rivaled Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers. You personified grace and class where ever you went. You were always dressed in the finest fashions from Mayer Brausers . You will finally get to meet Elvis because If there is a Rock n Roll heaven you know that life is more than just a one night stand. And you just joined the band

    — dr.theodormorell
  • Dear Helen, I was so glad to have known you all those years i lived in Bradford. you were a faithful friend to me and helped me in life. thank you.

    — sue smith
  • Dearest Helen, The dance in life will never be the same without your precious step and smile. I know you will bring happiness in Heaven because you sure could bring a smile to the ones around you here on earth. So happy to have spent the time I had with you and our talks were enlightening. You will be missed.Prayers to your family for peace and comfort. Judy Carr

    — Judy Carr
  • We all love you and will miss you AUNT HELEN. GOD said you suffered enough, so he took you home!

    — GLORIA KEPLER (HARRINGTON)