Helen Ruth Raymond, 87, of Masontown, PA, went to be with her Lord on Friday Dec. 9, 2022.

Helen was born on Sunday, April 28, 1935, in Cheat Haven, Morgantown, WV the daughter of Ercell Rhetta Cole (Fowler) Raymond and Arthur Floyd Raymond.

In addition to her parents, Helen was predeceased by 6 brothers; Joseph, Tom, Sylvester, Ralph, Jack, and George and 3 sisters; Betty, Thelma and Ann.

Helen is survived by her beloved sister and life-long friend, Avon Klinedinst and Avon's son, David Klinedinst (also Helen's son) and his significant other, Jodi King; her daughter Tammie (Robert) Ritenour, grandson Robert (Lori) Ritenour and great granddaughter Scarlett Olivia.

Helen was the matriarch of the family and loved holidays when all of the family was gathered. Helen's greatest achievement for her was that she read the complete Holy Bible 6 times and the New Testament another 69 times during her lifetime. Praise GOD! 2 Corinthians 5:8 Absent with the body, present with the Lord. The family would like to thank her in-home caregivers, Jodi, Martha, Petra, Caitlyn and Miranda who made it possible for Helen to live the last years of her life in her home. The family would also like to thank Amedisys Hospice for their support and care during the last weeks of her life.

Arrangements are private and under the direction of the DeGusipe Funeral Home and Crematory, Dolfi Chapel, 65 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, PA, Stacey A. Dolfi, FD. Interment is private.

In memory of Helen, donations can be made to Amedisys Hospice or your local animal shelter.