Helen M. (Heffner) Flinchbaugh

FELTON - Helen M. (Heffner) Flinchbaugh, 83, died Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Manor Care Kingston Court in York. She was the wife of the late Richard "Dick" Flinchbaugh. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10 AM Monday, September 8, 2008 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion, with her pastor, Pastor Bob Jacobs officiating. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 AM Monday at the Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens. Born September 13, 1924 in Felton, she was a daughter of the late Calvin LeRoy and Alice V. (Stabley) Heffner. She was formerly employed with McCrory Stores in York as a security guard until her retirement. Helen was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church of Felton. She was often seen at the American Legion Red Lion Post #543, Dallastown Post #605, and the Victory Club in York. In her earlier years, Helen was a member of the Felton Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed many outdoor wildlife activities; her favorite was driving her car spotting deer and groundhogs. She took pleasure in watching the Felton baseball team; playing the punchboards; solving crossword and word find puzzles; reading romance novels; and playing slot machines with friends and family. Helen also enjoyed dining out. Mrs. Flinchbaugh is survived by three sons; Richard R. "Pete" Flinchbaugh and wife Marcia of Red Lion, Larry E. Flinchbaugh and wife Barbara of Red Lion, and Ronald "Moe" Flinchbaugh and wife Judy of Felton; one daughter, Cindi M. Daugherty and husband Don of Red Lion; eight grandchildren, Scott , Pamela, Mark, Brady, and Chad Flinchbaugh, Rhonda Harlacher, Ginger Bubb, and Brandi Daugherty; 9 great grandchildren; a sister Ruth "Dodie" Sowers of Red Lion; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Carl Eugene, Paul, and Robert Heffner, Charles Grove; and a sister Alma Smith. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 49 High St., Felton 17322, or to Felton Fire Company, 63 Main St., Felton 17322.