HELEN L. STATES

Helen L. States, 94, of Martinsburg, formerly of Woodbury, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Homewood at Martinsburg.

A funeral was held on Monday, June 24, at the Weaver Funeral Home LLC, http://www.weaversfh.com, Woodbury. Pastor Stewart McClelland officiated.

Interment was in Dry Hill Cemetery, Woodbury.

Helen was born on May 10, 1925, in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Catherine (Murray) Stehle.

She was united in marriage to John D. “Jack” States Sr. on March 21, 1945, in Altoona. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2004.

Helen is survived by a son, David A. States (Carla) of Woodbury; son Jared L. States of Elizabethtown; daughter-in-law Carolyn States of New Enterprise; as well as five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, John D. States Jr .; and a brother, John Stehle.

She along with her husband, John, were the owners of States Auto Sales and Service in Woodbury.

Helen was a member of the Altoona Bible Church.

Helen was an avid reader and loved doing crossword puzzles.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Helen’s name can be made to the Homewood at Martinsburg Benevolent Fund.