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Glenda J. Helwig, 84, of McClure, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at her home.
She was born March 13, 1941, in McAlisterville, a daughter of the late Russell D. "Dude" and Julia M. (Varner) Helwig.
Glenda attended Faith Baptist Church in Beaver Springs.
She was a licensed practical nurse and worked for Sun Home Hospice.
Surviving are six children, Audrey Fetterman, Theresa Shetter, Cynthia Wagner, S. Scott Bonsall, Kelly Swartworth, and Juli Jones; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Rodney Helwig; five sisters, Judith Harling, Sharon Brown, Roxie Portzline, Victoria Selvoski, and Nancy Rodgers.
Glenda was preceded in death by two grandsons; one great-grandson; two brothers, Ronald and Samuel Helwig; and two sisters, Shirley Soder and Gail Cohick.
A visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at the Kreamer Funeral Home, 130 S. Zechman St., Beavertown followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Denny Mallonee officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to honor Glenda's memory may be made to Faith Baptist Church, P.O. Box 119, Beaver Springs, PA 17812 or to the McClure Fire Co., P.O. Box 260, McClure, PA 17841.