Helen C. Twaddell Flemington, New Jersey Obituary

Helen C. Twaddell

Helen C. Twaddell, 95, of Readington Township, NJ, died July 31, 2020 at Arden Courts, Yardley, PA. Born in Syracuse, NY, February 23, 1925, daughter of the late Arthur J. and Flossie Mae Ingersoll Craner, she lived and worked in New York City before marrying and raising a family residing in the Flemington, NJ area for sixty-two years. A graduate of Muskingum College, Helen worked in test kitchens in New York City and did cooking demonstrations on live television commercials for the Kate Smith Show. She was an active member of the Flemington Woman's Club, parishioner of Calvary Episcopal Church, loved to sew and cook, even publishing her own cookbook called Out of the Kitchen. She is predeceased by her husband, John S Twaddell, Jr. and five siblings, Betty Buckles, Barbara Alton, Caroline Lowery, Roland Craner and Bud Anderson. Surviving are her two children, John Scott Twaddell, III of Flemington, NJ, Heidi Schwarzenbach and her husband, Robert, of San Francisco, CA and two grandsons, Peter and Evan Schwarzenbach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Calvary Episcopal Church, 44 Broad Street, Flemington, NJ 08822. A memorial gathering will be held in the future when possible to attend safely. Arrangements are under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. For further information or to send online condolences we invite you to visit www.holcombefisher.com.
February 23, 1925 - July 31, 202002/23/192507/31/2020
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Lisa Gibney
February 10, 2021
So sorry to hear of Helen's passing. I remember when we first met in person. She came up to Shrink Systems office because John told her I could help find a cookbook she had been looking for. She thought I knew of a "secret" place to buy books. I only knew of Amazon a... Continue Reading
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A candle was posted for Helen C. Twaddell.
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Geri Nelson
October 25, 2020
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Peter Rizzolo
September 29, 2020
In loving memory of Helen Twaddell

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Peter and Alyce Rizzolo
September 29, 2020
Alyce and I visited Helen on many of our visits to New Jersey. Warm, loving, kind, generous, and of course creative, we treasure the time we spent with her. Her cookbook has enabled me to be the person to supply deserts at family gatherines.
James Swain
September 24, 2020
Once I entered Helen’s she had me try the “secret recipe” of a chocolate walnut cookie. Generously she gave me a bunch to go home with. After that, I visited regularly! Her Stanton home was very warm and comfortable. Beautiful family! She will always be remembered! Jim S... Continue Reading
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Geri Nelson
September 24, 2020
Heidi and Scott--I have so many wonderful memories of your mom, starting with the first time I met her when I was 12. She welcomed me with open arms and homemade cookies and made me feel at home immediately. I remember watching old movies with her in the Bonnell Street h... Continue Reading
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Geri Nelson
September 24, 2020
With loving memories of your wonderful mom. She will always have a special place in my heart.

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Mike Bovino
August 22, 2020
When we moved to the area 21 years ago it was the hospitality of Helen and John and their Memorial and Labor Day parties that made us feel very welcome to the neighborhood. We always admired Helen’s indomitable spirit and positive outlook on life. She will be missed. ... Continue Reading
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Cindi Troegner
August 17, 2020
Helen was a long time Stanton neighbor. She brought joy to so many with her upbeat spirit and love for socializing. You always felt welcome in her home. She was a wonderful cook and I still refer to her cook book for many family favorites.
Kevin O'Brien
August 7, 2020
Heidi and Scott... I remember our childhood years growing up on Bonnell Street like they were yesterday. Your house was a second home to me... and you were all my second family. It seems I was always at your house for meals and Helen's spaghetti and meatballs remains on... Continue Reading