Helen A. Stewart

January 28, 2024

Helen A. Stewart 92 of Pittston, and formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away Sunday morning, January 28, 2024 at the United Methodist Homes, Wesley Village Campus, Pittston, PA, where she had been a resident since 2002.

Born in Duryea, PA on July 17, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Owen and Anna (Barbush) Stewart.

Helen was a graduate of Duryea High School, Class of 1948, where she was the class valedictorian; a graduate of College Misericordia, Class of 1952 with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies; and a graduate of Temple University, Class of 1966 with a Master of Education in Counseling and Guidance. Helen was employed as a guidance counselor at Jules E. Mastbaum High School, Philadelphia from 1972 until her retirement in 1993.

In addition to her parents Owen and Anna, she was preceded in death by her sister Marie Stewart and her brother Herbert Stewart.

Surviving are many cousins.

In accordance with Helen’s wishes, private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc., 20 South Main Street, Plains, PA  18705.

Memorial donations may be made to The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia.