JOHN N. 'PETE' HELSEL

John N. "Pete" Helsel, 83, of Claysburg, passed away on Thursday July 2, 2020, at home.

He was born on April 7, 1937, in Roaring Spring, son of the late James and Ella (Imler) Helsel. He married Dolores Ickes on Aug. 8, 1959, in the parsonage of the Claysburg United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife of Claysburg; three daughters: Debra Burket and fiancé Mark Talasky of Altoona, Diana Kidd and husband Chris of Claysburg and Cathy Musselman and husband Ron of Arizona; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers: Eugene "Moxie" and Thomas Helsel; and a son-in-law, John Burket.

Pete was a 1955 graduate of Greenfield-Kimmel High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1962 and was stationed in France. He was a member of Trans Run United Methodist Church. He retired from Agway, Bedford, in 1999 and was previously employed at Roaring Spring Blank Book Co.

Pete was an avid gardener.

A celebration of Pete's life will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Claysburg Food Bank.

Arrangements by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, http://www.lesliemillerfuneralhome.com, Claysburg.