Helen M Bixler, age 80, of Hegins, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the Schuylkill Medical Center- S. Jackson, Pottsville.

She was born on Tuesday, December 3, 1935, in Lykens Twp, a daughter of the late Donald J Wiest and the late Myrtle N Heller Wiest.

Helen lived at the IOOF Orphanage in Sunbury from the age of three to eighteen.

She was a 1955 graduate of the former Sunbury High School.

She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View.

Helen enjoyed playing piano, reading, and sewing.

Her husband Palmer F Bixler passed away in 2008. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Walter L Wiest and Calvin L Wiest.

She is survived by three sons, Craig A Bixler of Schuylkill Haven, Clark A Bixler of York, and Clayton A Bixler of York; two daughters, Pamela J Kline and her husband Jeff of Hegins, and Polly J Smith and her husband Chad of Cressona; three grandsons, Justin Smith, Jonathan Kline, and Andrew Bixler; four granddaughters, Jacqueline Kline, Kaila Smith, Sophia Smith, and Isabella Smith; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, on Friday, April 29, 2016, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Duane Bardo officiating.

A viewing was held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday at the church.

Burial was made in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Friends of Conrad Weiser Homestead, 28 Weiser Dr, Womelsdorf, PA 19567.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements.

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