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Arthur "Sonny" C. Helsel, Jr. Obituary

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Arthur "Sonny" C. Helsel, Jr.

Bridgeport, PA

July 19, 1944 - December 20, 2022

Arthur "Sonny" C. Helsel, Jr. Obituary

Arthur C. “Sonny” Helsel, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, Pa. He was 78. Art was a service technician for the sewer department for Upper Merion Township for about 30 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing when he was younger and was a social member of the VFW and a member of the Saxton Sportsmen’s Club, both in Saxton, PA. Art loved bringing joy to the children during the holidays by playing Santa Claus. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He especially loved his coffee dates with them.

Born in Langdondale, PA on July 19, 1944, he was a son of the late Gertrude May (Horton) and Arthur C. Helsel, Sr. Art was the husband of the late Joyce E. (Kauffman) Helsel, who passed away in 2004.

Surviving is his loving family including his 2 sons, Richard T. Tressler and David W. Helsel (Janice); a daughter, Darlene M. Pniewski; 4 grandchildren, Laura Lynne, Brittany (Travis), Elizabeth, and Ryan; 2 brothers, Harold E. “Bud” Helsel and Allen R. Helsel (Patricia); as well as many other loving family members and friends.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Donna M. Yeager.

Relatives and friends are invited to Art’s viewing at the Good Shepherd Mausoleum Chapel at Limerick Garden of Memories, 44 Swamp Pike, Limerick, PA 19468 on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 from 9:30am to 10:50am, with his funeral service starting at 11:00am. Entombment will be in the Good Shepherd Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Art’s memory to The Lupus Foundation of America at www.lupus.org or by mail to 2121 K Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037.

Funeral arrangements by the Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd., Bridgeport, PA.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.bacchifh.com.


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