Helen M. Steixner, 97, formerly of Hellertown, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem.
She was the wife of the late Anthony L. Steixner (died Sept. 4, 1986). She was born in Bethlehem on Oct. 23, 1918 to the late Paul Polisky and Dominica (Polakowska). Helen worked at Casco Manufacturing for 26 years as a seamstress until retiring. She was a member of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Hellertown, where she served on its choir, and was an active member of its Guild, senior citizens and the former St. Theresa’s Thrift Store.
SURVIVORS
Loving daughter: Denise H. (Thomas) Neith of Hellertown and their children: Eric (Kimberly Molan) Neith and their daughter: Alexa Neith; Kyle (Elena) Neith; sister: Alexandra Wells of Bethlehem; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters: Pauline Fortun, Louise Pfeiffer and Jennie Straka.
SERVICE
Family and friends are invited to call from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 at Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. The calling hour will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the church, 1408 Easton Road, Hellertown. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.
CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church, 1408 Easton Road, Hellertown, PA 18055; Holy Family Manor, 1200 Spring St., Bethlehem, PA 18018; and/or VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
