Helfrich

Richard J. “Dick” Helfrich Jr., 69, of Karns City, went to be with the Lord on Monday evening, Jan. 2, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot.

Richard was born in Butler on Feb. 21, 1953. He was the son of Lois A. Byers Helfrich of Fairview, and the late Richard J. Helfrich Sr.

He was a 1971 graduate of Karns City Area High School, and had been employed at Sonneborn in Petrolia. Dick retired from the shipping department in 2013 following 41 years of service.

He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Brady Paul Lodge 54 Butler, and the North Butler County Hunting and Fishing Club.

Dick spent his life camping, fishing and hunting with his wife Dawn, their sons, and their grandchildren. In recent years, Dick found great enjoyment at the camp he and Dawn purchased near Pymatuning Lake, spending time there with his family and friends.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Dawn C. Corbett Helfrich, whom he married in Fairview on March 19, 1977.

Also surviving are two sons, Michael J. Helfrich and his wife, Tiffany, and Corey R. Helfrich and his wife, Megan, all of Butler.

Dick was affectionately known as “Gramp” and “Pap” to his five grandchildren, who were the light of his life: Cadin, Conner, McKinley, Merrek and Mya.

He is also survived by two sisters, Coleen Smith and her husband, William, of Aliquippa, and Melanie Smith and her husband, Robert, of Coudersport; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and many special friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard J. Helfrich Sr.

HELFRICH — A memorial service for Richard J. “Dick” Helfrich Jr., who died Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Karns City Church of God of Prophecy in Karns City, with Bishop Alan Ion, church pastor, officiating.

There will be a time of fellowship and lunch following the service.

Interment will be at Bear Creek Cemetery in Petrolia.

Arrangements are under the direction of HILE FUNERAL HOME.

Memorial contributions may be made to the North Butler County Hunting and Fishing Club, 105 Christy Hill Road, Petrolia, PA 16050.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.