Helen Hatch Rudd, 96, of Erie (formerly of 4326 Caroline Drive) passed away on January 27, 2012, at the Sarah Reed Retirement Home.
She was born June 26, 1915, in Erie to Edward J. Hatch and Nellie Heidt Hatch.
Helen graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1933 and on June 14, 1941 married her beloved husband, Harry M. Rudd of Erie. They were married for 63 years until his death in 2005.
She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She was a member of St. George's Church for over 35 years. For ten years, she was also a member of St. Andrews while residing at The Regency at South Shore. Her loves included family, friends, camping, and sewing. She was an avid reader and enjoyed card games.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Harry M. Rudd; her parents, Edward and Nellie Hatch; and five brothers, Louis Hatch, Kenneth Hatch, Richard Hatch, Robert Hatch and Donald Hatch. She is survived by sons: Harry T. Rudd, and wife, Kathleen, Girard, PA; David W. Rudd, and wife, Kathryn, Townsend, TN; Mark E. Rudd, and wife, Laureen, Winterville, NC; grandchildren: David Rudd, and wife, Susan, Erie, PA; Eric Rudd, and wife, Aliya, Richland, MS; Allison (Rudd) Anderson, and husband, Jason, Indianapolis, IN; and Tyler Rudd, Boone, NC; great grandchildren: Hunter and Lauren Rudd, Erie, PA; Harrison Rudd and Andi Martin, Richland, MS; and nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1595 West 38th Street at Greengarden Blvd. Services will be held there on Tuesday at 9:15 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Church at 10 am. Burial will follow in Trinity Cemetery.
The family would like to offer special thanks to the entire staff at Sarah Reed Retirement Center – Zurn Pavilion who provided love and special care for the last years to our beloved Helen. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1128 State St., Suite 301, Erie, PA 16501 (www.alz.org/pa) or the charity of one's choice.
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