Helen E. Higgins

Helen Elizabeth (McKeon) Higgins, 96, of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Pottsville, died peacefully March 30th at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph C. Higgins, Jr., in 2006,

She was born December 16, 1929, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Eugene (Donne) McKeon.

She was a 1947 graduate of the former Pottsville Catholic High School.

Prior to retiring Helen worked in the medical records department of the former Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville.

Helen was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, prior to moving to Fort Myers, where she attended St. Cecelia Roman Catholic Church.

Helen was a past member of the Hideaway 9 Holers in Fort Myers. In addition to golf, she enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, gardening and dining with friends and family. 

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by brothers Michael and Joseph McKeon and a sister, Betty Jean Thornburg.

Surviving are 3 sons, J.C. Higgins and his wife Cathleen, Patrick and Robert Higgins, all of Fort Myers, FL; a daughter, Mary Harron, and her husband Robert, Shoemakersville; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; brothers Donald McKeon and his wife Pat; David McKeon and his wife Chris; sisters, Bernadette Zulick and her husband Michael; Kathleen Leavitt and her husband John; Molly Fanelli; nieces and nephews.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11AM June 8th at Our Lady of Calvary Chapel at Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions in memory of Helen be made to St. Patrick Memorial Fund, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, PA 17901. Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, James B. Humphrey, F.D., Pottsville.

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