Helen A. Luckasick, 95, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2016. She was born in Philadelphia to Anna (nee Kenney) and Charles Rittenback. Helen is survived by her loving daughter, Ellen Gauthier and devoted granddaughter, Ellen Ann. She was preceded in death by her grandson, William Gauthier.

Helen was a devoted mother and grandmother who took great pride in helping to raise her grandchildren. Family was everything to Helen. Helen enjoyed cooking, crocheting , playing cards-(solitaire & pinochle) , shuffleboard, singing, listening to her music and watching her favorite t.v. shows.
In her early years, Helen began her working career at Bendix helping to create airplane parts during WWII and later went on to become a supervisor at Lannett Pharmaceuticals in Philadelphia for 15 years and retire early once she became a grandmother.
Helen was a strong woman with a tremendous will to live. Helen left an irreplaceable void in her family's hearts and will be missed greatly by her family and friends.

Helen’s family will receive relatives and friends on Wed. Oct. 12, 2016 from 9 to 10:30 AM at St. Bede’s Catholic Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30. Interment will be private.

Condolences may be sent to Helen’s family by visiting www.McGheeFuneralHome.com.