Helena B. Latshaw, 101, of Leesport, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in Berks Heim. She was the wife of Donald H. Latshaw, who died March 1, 1995.
Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Magdalena (Brehm) Harle. Helena worked for Western Electric, Berks Heim and Diener's Knitting Mill. She was a member of Epler's Church, Bern Twp. Helena was also a member of the Lioness Club of Bern Twp., attending international conventions; the Ontelaunee Grange; State and National Grange; and the Horticultural Society, setting up exhibits at the Reading Fair. She enjoyed quilting at church and Berks Heim. She was also good at drawing and was very artistic.
Helena is survived by her children: Carol L. Etchberger, wife of R. Fred, Wernersville; Nettie A. Kauffman, wife of Irvin, Ontelaunee Twp.; Gayle P. Schrack, widow of Daniel, Tallmadge, Ohio; Frances M. Merkel, Leesport; and Donald D. Latshaw, husband of Shirley, Mohrsville; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren and ten great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two daughters: Geraldine L. Kauffman, wife of Donald; and JoAnn M. Latshaw; and six siblings: Martin Harle, Frances Spayd, Pauline Faude, John Harle, Albert Harle and Elmer Harle.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 am from Epler's Church, 1151 West Leesport Road, Leesport, PA 19533. Burial will follow in Epler's Cemetery. A visitation with the family will be held in the church Saturday 9:30 to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Epler's Church at the above address. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Leesport is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.