Helen P. Kern Knisely

March 18, 1921 - February 22, 2018

Helen P "Mom" Kern Knisely, age 96, of Spring Glen, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 at her residence. She was born on Friday, March 18, 1921, in Mathias, WV, a daughter of the late George Fadeley and the late Dehlia Halterman Fadeley. She was a seamstress in Elizabethtown area garment factories, prior to her retirement. She and her late husband were also the owner and operator of the former Mom's Place of Fearnot. Helen was a member of Tri-Valley Bible Church, Valley View. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star, the Winchester VA Moose Lodge, VFW Post 8237 Valley View, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Steelton VFW. Her husband Robert W Knisely passed away in 1992. She was also preceded in death by her parents; by two brothers Albert L. Fadeley and Jackson F. Link; a sister, Ava C. Cheshire; and a step daughter, Connie Vance. She is survived by three sons Nevin H.W. Kern and his wife Malinda of Marysville, John A.J. Kern and his wife Mary of Shermansdale, and Roger C.L. Kern of Liverpool; three daughters, Naomi "Dollie" R. Roush and her husband Doug of Pine Grove, Barbara K. Dupler of Elizabethtown, and Cheryl O. Oberdorff and her companion Danny Quick of Ashland; a step daughter, Donna Forguson and her husband Mark of Rutherford; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-on great grandchildren; eleven great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Tri-Valley Bible Church, Valley View, on Monday, February 26, 2018, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Michael Aiken and Rev. Dennis O'Brien officiating. A viewing was held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday at the church. Burial was in Longsdorf Cemetery, New Kingstown. Memorial contributions can be made to Tri-Valley Bible Church, P.O. Box 4, Sacramento PA 17968. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.