Helen I Bixler, age 89, of Hegins, passed away peacefully Friday, February 28, 2025 at her residence with her family by her side.

She was born on Monday, June 24, 1935, in Klingerstown, a daughter of the late Raymond E Engle and the late Iva L (Erdman) Engle.

Helen worked for Michael Foods, Klingerstown prior to her retirement..

She was a member of Salem Church of Rough and Ready.

Helen enjoyed quilting, gardening, taking weekend trips, watching her beloved Phillies, and spending time with her family.

Her husband, H Eugene Bixler passed away in 2008. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Russell Engle.

She is survived by two daughters, Dawn M Wright of Hegins and Susan M (Carl) Adams of Klingerstown; two sons, Robert E (Jessica) Bixler of Klingerstown and Gary W (companion Zoey Zimmerman) Engle of Sacramento; fifteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; a brother, Marlin Engle of Halifax; two sisters, Marie Fetterolf of Martinsburg, WV and Carol (Donald) Long of Berrysburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc, Valley View, on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Curits Zemencik officiating.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .