Helen P. Weyand – 83 – of 61 Kansas Ave., Hornell, died unexpectedly on Thursday (February 25, 2016) at her home.
A native & life resident of Hornell, she was born May 23, 1932 and was the daughter of Howard & Marion (Peck) Pascoe.
Helen grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1950). After graduating from high school, she enlisted in the US Air Force, serving her country from 1951 – 1953 during the Korean Conflict. Helen was a Staff Sergeant and a member of the WAF (Women in the Air Force).
Following her honorable discharge from the US Air Force, Helen spent seven years as a bookkeeper at the Hornell YMCA. In 1977, she began working at the New York State Department of Labor as a stenographer after spending several years at home raising her family. She eventually became office manager of the Grounds Crew and Road Maintenance Department of the New York State Department of Transportation. Helen retired in 1995.
Helen was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church. She was a very active member of the Arthur H. Cunningham Post #440 Hornell American Legion (Arthur H. Cunningham was actually her uncle) and currently served as treasurer. Helen was also instrumental in organizing the Fourth of July parade, the Memorial Day Parade, and the Veterans Day Memorial Service honoring service men and women. She was a member of the Hornell VFW; and a former member of the Hornell Association. She also enjoyed knitting and recently knitted 45 hats for the University of Maryland Baltimore County Track Team, in the team’s black & gold colors.
Throughout the years, Helen served on the Board of Directors of the Hornell Area United Way and had been a member of the Hornell Parent Teacher Association. She served as a volunteer for the Hornell Red Cross, the American Cancer Society and the Hornell YMCA. She had also been active with the Hornell Camp Fire Girls and had been a Blue Bird Leader.
Helen was married in 1959 to James “Jim” Weyand who died in 1988. She was also preceded in death by 5 sisters, Frances Stratton, Marcia Gentile, Betsy Joseph, Nancy Emerson and Mary Waight; 1 brother, Howard Pascoe.
Surviving are 3 daughters, Barbara (Robert) Kulp of Vestal, NY, Joan Weyand of Corning and Mary (Martin) Pieklo of Hornell; 4 sisters, Martha (Ralph) Gardner of Buffalo, Alice (Earl) DeRienzo of Canandaigua, Carol Pascoe of Hornell, NY and Linda Barnes of Clyde, NY; 8 grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
The family of Helen P. Weyand will receive friends on Friday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY where military honors will be conducted at the conclusion of calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Helen’s family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to Broome-Tioga Special Olympics, c/o John Crosby, 9 Londonderry Lane, Owego, NY 13827. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home or click here to print a form.
In recognition of Helen’s service to her country during the Korean Conflict, the American Flag at the Dagon Funeral Home will be flown at half-staff.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Helen. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
what a wonderful person Helen was. I enjoyed our talks over the years of knowing her. When I heard the news, I couldn’t believe it, as I had just seen her and talked with her. She graduated with my Mom, and my Mom sends her sympathy to your family. Helen will be dearly missed by all her knew her and the American Legion won’t be the same… To her family, you are in my prayers always. It was an honor knowing your Mom and our lives were blessed because of it. God bless always.
Barb and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. We are thinking of you all and sending hugs and prayers. Your Mom sounds amazing. May your memories bring you comfort. Love Jeff, Teri, Ian, Tess and Claire
So sorry for the families loss. Helen was a wonderful woman.
It was always a pleasure to be with Helen.. She was full of life and had a great sense of humor…
May Helen rest in eternal peace.
God bless her family.
Joe and Mary Cameron and Family
Barb and family –
Our hearts and thoughts are with you. I hope your memories turn your tears to laughter. Thinking of you all, Kathy, Paul, and Beth Egan
Sorry to all of Helens family. Mrs D, we love you and I’m sorry for your loss. Praying for you and Helen and family.
Sincerely,
Mike, Madeleine and Mikey Cameron
My Deepest Sympathy to each of Helen’s family. A Lady who did so much for so many. Serving her county was rare in 1951, Helen was so proud. Helen’s middle name should have been “volunteer”, so many organizations and committees were for the area folks, always lending a helping hand so others could live a better life. I feel blessed to have worked with Helen while she was office manager for Res 6-4, she was a perfectionist in everything she was tasked. I enjoyed so many stories of Joan, Barb and Mary, I felt as though we grew up together.A beautiful lady that left each of us with so many memories, some with tears but many others that caused tears of laughter. I always pictured Helen, collecting flowers (friends) throughout her life, I’m thankful to be able to call her my friend. What a beautiful bouquet she had. We’ll miss you Helen, and say Thank you for the memories and friendship along the way. A Hornell icon we’ll never forget. RIP Helen
So very sorry for your loss Mrs. D and all the family. Love you and miss you lots and will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. What an impressive and beautiful lady Helen is, and great picture too (she looks just like you Mrs. D)!
With much Love, as Always,
And deepest sympathy,
Liz, Ted, and all of us Camerons XO