Helen M. Fell

Helen M. Fell, 74, of Zelienople passed away on Nov. 12 while under the care of Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford.

Born Nov. 19, 1942 in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Dalryn Ryburn and the late Velma Hughes White Ryburn.

Helen grew up in Jamestown and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1960.

She studied elementary education and graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1964. She received her master's degree in education from Edinboro University in 1968. She was a beloved teacher and taught elementary school for more than 30 years.

She was an avid reader and loved to travel, but she most enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 53 years, Alton L. Fell, of Zelienople; her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Bradley Fell and Tina Fell of Franklin; her grandchildren, Tanner Fell and Julian Fell; her daughter and son-in-law, Alison Schuster and Christian Schuster of Harmony; and her grandchildren, Nikolaus Schuster, Dalryn Schuster and Christian Schuster.

FELL — The family of Helen M. Fell, who died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, will greet friends from 10 until 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 415 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople. A celebration of life service to follow at 11 a.m. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Boylan Funeral Home, 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in Helen's honor to Calvin Presbyterian Church Youth Groups and Music and Drama ministry at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 415 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, PA 16063.Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Helen's family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.