Helen M. Rump1,2,3

F, (12 July 1922 - 5 November 2007)
     Helen M. Rump was born on 12 July 1922 at Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.1,3 She was the daughter of Frederick E. Rump and Elsie G. O'Dell.1 Helen M. Rump married Harold B. Lilley, son of Oscar Franklin Lilley and Madeline Mildred Sholder, circa 1941.1,2 Helen M. Rump died on 5 November 2007 at 1900 Ravine Road, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 85 years, 3 months and 24 days.1,3 She was buried in the Montoursville Cemetery, located in Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The funeral service was officiated by Reverend Gwen N. Bernstine.1

A memorial service for Helen M. Lilley was held at New Covenant United Church of Christ, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, on 8 November 2007 at 1 p.m. with Reverend Gwen N. Bernstine officiating.1
     The former Helen M. Rump was listed in the obituary of Harold B. Lilley, in January 1991 in the local paper, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, as his wife.2 Her obituary was published on 7 November 2007 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Her obituary stated:

     Helen M. Lilley, 85, of 1900 Ravine Road and formerly of Loyalsock Twp., passed away, Monday November 5, 2007 at her residence.

     She was born July 12, 1922 in Williamsport, the daughter of Frederick E. and Elsie G. O’Dell Rump.

     Helen was a member of the New Covenant United Church of Christ, enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family.

     She was predeceased by her husband, Harold B. Lilley, who passed away January 10, 1991.

     Helen is survived by a son, Stephen S. (Karen) Lilley of Cogan Station; a daughter, Ann L. (Robert) Leech of Montoursville; three sisters, Thelma A. Fisher of Marietta, GA, Mary L. (Donald) Thompson of Medford, MA, and Edith M. Heim of Williamsport; a granddaughter, Courtney Leech; and two step-brothers, Delos Wesley and Frederick Wesley.

     A memorial service will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, November 8, at the New Covenant United Church of Christ, 202 East Third Street, Williamsport, with the Rev. Gwen N. Bernstine officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Montoursville Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the: Kathryn C. Lundy Breast Health Center, c/o Providence Health System Foundation, 1100 Grampian Blvd, Williamsport, PA 17701-1946. Arrangements are by Spitler Funeral Home, Montoursville.1
The Social Security Death Index gives the last residence of record for Helen as Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.3

Children of Helen M. Rump and Harold B. Lilley

Last Edited=18 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S1458] Helen M. Lilley obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 7 November 2007. Original obituary available in print or online for 90 days from publication at: http://www.sungazette.com/page/category.detail/nav/5012/…. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  2. [S855] Harold B. Lilley obituary, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, January 1991. The original article was from a scrapbook of personal memorabilia compiled by Johanna (Weiss) Edler (1915-1999) through out her life. Viewed in the home of her daughter Donna (Edler) Sayah on 1 June 1999, by Kevin Sholder. Donna Lee Edler, Montoursville, Pennsylvania, USA.
  3. [S1431] Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb online, at <http://ssdi.rootsweb.com> (Baltimore, Maryland: U.S. Social Security Administration, 22 February 2008 update). The SSDI component of RootsWeb online is drawn from the Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration. HELEN M LILLEY, birth listed as 12 Jul 1922, died listed as 05 Nov 2007 (V), issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence Williamsport, Lycoming, PA, last benefit Montoursville, Lycoming, PA. Accessed 31 Mar 2008.