Patricia L. Helterbran, 75, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully
on Saturday evening in her residence with her family by her side.
Born in Pottsville, on March 3, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Rita (Eagan) and
John L. Clark.
Pat graduated from Nativity BVM, class of 1962. She attended St.
Patrick R.C.C. and was a member of the former Mary Queen of Peace.
She spent many years working in factories as a seamstress before becoming
the beloved “KFC Donut/Ice Cream Lady, Miss Pat,” where she was employed for the past 18 years.
Pat loved her family dearly and most enjoyed spending time with them.
She was a member of Women of the Moose.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Alex G. Helterbran, in 2013, whom she married in 1986;
brothers: John (Jack), William, Joseph, and Daniel Clark; sisters:
Germaine Schuettler, and Mary Ann Clark.
Pat is survived by a daughter: Lynn Ann Bierman, widow of Gary, of Pottsville; a son,
Jerome S. Hranchock, with whom she resided, of Pottsville; grandchildren: Kevin Bierman,
husband of Alison; Katelynn Miller, wife of Jon; Megan Koehler, wife of Andrew;
Shane Hranchock, husband of Alexis; Kelsey Hranchock; Dylan and Harrison
Cummings; great grandchildren: Aidan and Colton Bierman; Jaxon Koehler;
and Violet Miller; brother: Gerard Clark, of Pottsville; sisters: Kathleen Reber, of
Minersville; and Maureen Adams, of Pottsville; several nieces and nephews; and several grand nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 23rd, at 11:00 a.m.
at St. Patrick R.C.C., 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville. A viewing will be held
on Thursday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until
the procession will leave for the church at Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville.
Interment will follow in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery.
The family request contributions in Pat's memory be sent to: Ronald McDonald House of Danville, Inc., P.O. Box 300 Danville, PA 17821
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at Lord-Bixler Funeral Home | Pottsville, PA
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