HELEN SCHAEFER

Helen Schaefer, of Mountain Top, died on Friday, October 7, 2022 peacefully at home with family by her side.

Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Michael Evanchik and Helen Taras and was a graduate of The Cooper Union where she earned her Bachelor's Degree. Helen enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid outdoor painter and plein air artist. She loved her friends at the Wyoming Valley Art League. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Calvin Schaefer and daughter, Merrie Marcy; siblings Olga Jary, Anna Kiss, Sophie Pisarek, John Evanchik, Nicholas Evanchik.

Helen is survived by her daughter Claudia Schaefer (Raul Rodriguez) of Rochester, NY; son Jon Schaefer (Laura Cottone) of Lindenhurst, NY; one grandson, Ryan Marcy of Mountain Top; two great grandchildren Charlie Marcy and Owen Marcy; many nieces and nephews who adored their Aunt Helen. She will be greatly missed by all but her spirit and art will be with us forever. 

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 10, 2022, from 4 to 6 pm at the Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation, 436 S. Mountain Blvd. Mountain Top.

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