Helen Louise Kaminski, 85, Somerset, formerly of Boswell, died June 13, 2013, at In-Touch Hospice House. Born Dec. 4, 1927, in Boswell, daughter of Charles and Louise (Cholewa) Peterson. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Stanley, on July 1, 2001; brothers, Ray, Bob and Don Peterson; and nephew, Ronnie Peterson. Survived by daughter, Janet; son, Edward, and companion, Kathy A. Ryan, Boswell; sister, Gladys Furman, Somerset; and brothers, Dave, married to Doris Jane, Texas; Millard, Somerset; and Richard, married to Elaine, Vermont. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Bonnie, married to Bill Fisher, Jerome; and Glenda Kay Peterson, Stoystown; special nieces, Marge, married to Michael Fink; and Sally, married to Mike Ramirez, who were at her bedside; and other nieces and nephews, Debbie Leonard; Diane Stalenaker; Denise Kierce; Jerry, Terry, Richard, Rodney, Eddie and Brad Peterson; Vicky Yates; Bobbi Ann Ward; Brenda Spiker; Chris Adder; Holly Purbaugh; Dawn Durst; Patty Schenle; Sonny Kanzler; and Marlene, David and Richard Green; as well as many other relatives. Longtime employee of the former Johnstown Bank & Trust Co., Boswell. Member of All Saints Catholic Parish, Boswell. She was an avid reader and gardener. Viewing will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main St., Boswell , where vigil for the deceased will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at All Saints Church, Boswell, the Rev. Father Justin Ratajczak, OFM, Conv., celebrant. Committal, Jenner Crossroads Cemetery. Donations in Helen's name may be sent to In-Touch Hospice House, 1474 N. Center Ave., P.O. Box 1173, Somerset, PA 15501. To express condolences, make a donation, light a candle or order flowers, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.
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