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- December 13, 2011
Lois M. Helwig Wands
The Tonawanda News
ERIE, PA — Lois M. Helwig Wands, age 84, of Erie, PA, formerly of Tonawanda and Fort Myers, FL, died unexpectedly, Monday, December 12, 2011. Born in Tonawanda on July 12, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Marie Bartel and Edward O. Helwig, Sr., and had been a resident of Tonawanda for the greater part of her life. Mrs. Wands was an accomplished musician, organist, choir director, and music teacher, and was a member of numerous musical societies and organizations. She was the sister of the late Winifred (the late Howard H.) Helwig Fischer.
Lois is survived by her beloved son Geoffrey L. (Jill) Wands of Erie, PA; her dear brother, Edward O. (Annette) Helwig, Jr. of Pompton Plains, NJ; her cherished nieces and nephew, Sharon M.H. (Joseph A. Rico) Fischer of Tonawanda, NY, Shirley J. (Larry) Novak of Syracuse, NY, Gail A. Fischer of Wilson, NY, Lyn M. (Richard) Helwig Hoffman of Newport, VT and Keith W. Helwig of Milford, PA; also surviving are three grandnieces,three grandnephews, and many cousins.
Friends may call from 2- 6 PM on Thursday only at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 37 Adam Street at Seymour, Tonawanda. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Friday at Salem United Church of Christ, Main and Morgan Streets, Tonawanda, followed by burial at Friedens Cemetery in Wheatfield. Friends invited. If desired, memorials to a Church or charity or your one's choice are preferred by the family.
Complete obituary, condolences, and directions at www.hampfuneral.com.
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1927 - 2011 (84 years)