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Helen Louise Irwin

Helen Louise Irwin

Helen Louise Irwin, 88, of Renfrew, passed away on May 27, 2021, at Concordia of Wexford.

She was born July 4, 1932, in Van, Pa., and was the daughter of the late John and Wealtha (Cartaman) Alden.

Helen was a member of the Church of God.

She was energetic and fun-loving, with a great sense of humor.

For 19 years, Bud and Helen faithfully traveled every Sunday from Oil City to Evans City, until they purchased a house in Meridian to be closer to the church.

Surviving are three daughters, Kathleen Smith of Beaver Falls, Nancy (Terry) Major of Butler, and Brenda (William) Shaner of Zelienople; three sons, Bud (Sandy) Irwin of Kennerdell, Mark (Tina) Irwin of Callery, and Dave (Sheila) Irwin of Clintonville; a brother; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bud Ellsworth Irwin, who died July 7, 2003; a son, Scot Alan Irwin; a sister; and three brothers.

IRWIN — Friends of Helen Louise Irwin, who died Thursday, May 27, 2021, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of God in Connoquenessing, 1247 Evans City Road, Connoquenessing.

The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church with her pastor officiating.

Interment will follow in the Crown Hill Cemetery, Prospect.

Arrangements are under the direction of Young Funeral Home, Butler.

Please visit www.youngfuneralhomes.com.

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