Helen I. Kessing

Kessing, Helen I. Age 86 of Millerton, Pa. Passed away, Monday, November 12th, 2007 at home surrounded by her loving family. Helen was the daughter of the late Russell and Bessie Smith Forsyth. She was born March 4th, 1921 in Altoona, Pa. Surviving her is her beloved husband of 66 years, Frances Kessing of Millerton; Sons: Russell (Kim) Kessing of Green Valley, Az, Bob (Rachel) Kessing of DuBois, Pa, Paul(Rita) Kessing of Andover, Ct; Daughters: Kathy Kessing of Millerton, Pa, Ginny(Mike) Sheehe of Elmira; Sons: Jerry(Blanche) Kessing of Mansfield, Pa, Frank(Shelly) Kessing of Millerton, Pa; 18 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren; Brothers Russ Forsyth and William Forsyth both of Tx; Several nieces and nephews; Brother in law: Reverend Barnardine Kessing of Boston; special friends Charlotte Brown and Linda Noble of Millerton, Pa. Helen was predeceased by daughter Pat Ham;Grandson Frank Kessing, sisters Betty Clark, Francis Barry. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904 Thursday, November 15th,2007 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM and 6:00PM to 8:00PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Marys Church, 224 Franklin Street, Elmira, NY Friday, November 16th, 2007 at 10:00AM. The Reverend Jeff Tunnicliff will officiate. Graveside committal services will follow the mass in St. Peters and Pauls Cemetery.Helen was a lifetime communicate of St. Marys Church. She spent her life loving and raising her wonderful family. She loved to quilt and thinking of others through cards of sympathy or words of encouragement. Those wishing may make memorials to the Guthrie Hospice or St. Marys Church.