Helen M. Burd, 91, of rural Bellefonte passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Helen was born in Wilkes Barre on May 13, 1930, the daughter of the late Daniel Richmond and Mary Work Richmond.
On September 18, 1949 she married Ray E. Burd, Sr., who preceded her in death in January 1995. She is survived by her son, James M. (Karen) Burd of Mechanicsburg, her daughter, Susan E. Snyder of Julian, her daughters in law, Linda Burd and Ilona Burd; her sister, Marion (Neal) Richmond Brown of Canada, her brother Bruce (Heidi) Richmond of FL, her half brother, Daniel (Linda) Richmond of FL and her half sister, Nancy Richmond McKenzie also of FL. Helen is survived by her 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Along with her parents and her husband she was preceded in death by her son, Ray E. Burd, Jr., her son in law, Donald Snyder and her siblings, Ann Richmond, Daniel Richmond, James Richmond and John Richmond.
Helen was a homemaker and was known for her wonderful chocolate chip cookies. She was of the Protestant faith and enjoyed reading.
Services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers or cards the family asks that you visit or call an elderly loved one.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 201 Spring Street, Milesburg. Online condolences may be made at www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com.