Helena A. Kenneson

Helena A. Kenneson, 88, of 7198 Rt. 59, Lafayette, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born July 10, 1932 in Kane, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Rolik) Hervatin. She was a 1950 graduate of Bradford High School.

On June 30, 1956 in St. Joseph's Church in Mt Alton, she married Howard Jack Kenneson, who survives.

She was employed from 1950 until 1958 at Zippo Manufacturing Company.
After working at Zippo, Helena dedicated her life to her husband and
children. Together she and her husband built their own home.

Helena was a member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church Lewis Run, where she enjoyed visiting with parishioners after Sunday Mass. She enjoyed photography, and making family scrapbooks.  Every morning she looked forward to checking her email and sending messages to her family and friends.

Surviving in addition to her husband Howard Jack of 64 years are two sons,  Dr. Michael J. (Concetta Merconi) Kenneson , of Shelby Twp. MI, and Jack A. (Dr.Janice) Kenneson, of Clarion; one granddaughter Julie A. Kenneson, of Aldie, VA; five grandsons, Johathan M. Kenneson of Pittsburgh, Michael J. (MacKenzie Olbrys) Kenneson Jr., Matthew (Kelsey Wesdorp) Kenneson, Marc Kenneson, and Jack Kenneson, all of metropolitan Detroit; two brothers, Silvis A. "Slav" (the late Eleanor)  Hervatin, of Lafayette, Joseph (the late Phyllis) Hervatin, of Mt. Jewett; one brother-in-law, Charles Stewart of Lafayette, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Zoranne Stewart who died August 22, 2020, Rose Kaluza, and Fanny Bizzak, one niece Kathy Behan, and one nephew Mark Hervatin.

Family will receive friends on Sunday September 20, 2020 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave. in Bradford. Friends are also welcome to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM on Monday, at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church in Lewis Run, with Fr. Jim Gutting, Senior Associate, as celebrant. Committal services and burial will follow in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery. Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic, all attendees are required to wear a mask.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Uncle Jack, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and our prayers.
— Bridgot Hernan

Michael so sorry for the passing of your dear mother. My condolences to the whole family.
— Mary M Recchia

Condolences

  • Uncle Jack, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and our prayers.

    — Bridgot Hernan
  • Michael so sorry for the passing of your dear mother. My condolences to the whole family.

    — Mary M Recchia