Helen Engesser

Helen Engesser, of Erie, passed away Saturday February 10, 2018 at her residence.  She was born on November 23, 1924 in Erie.  She was daughter of the late Otto John and Julia Sophia Thompson Engesser.

Helen was a graduate of Academy High School. She retired from International Paper Co. after more than 45 years of service.

Helen was preceded in death by brothers Edward Engesser, William and Martin Rilling and sisters, Kathryn Weber, Theo Seidler, Dorothy Rilling and Mae Regelman.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Honoring Helen’s wishes, no calling hours will be observed.  A Funeral Service will be held Saturday February, 17^th at Luther Memorial Church in the Faith Chapel at 10:00 a.m.  Burial will be private. 

Arrangements are entrusted to the Burton Westlake Funeral Home, 3801 West 26^th Street, Erie, PA 16506.

Helen’s family wishes to thank the staff at Sunrise at Presque Isle Bay and Great Lakes Hospice for their wonderful care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Luther Memorial Church, 225 West 10th St, Erie, PA 16501, Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505, The ANNA Shelter, 1555 East 10th St, Erie, PA 16511 or Great Lakes Hospice, 1700 Peach St #244, Erie, PA 16501.