On April 29, 2021 Helen C. Knachel (nee Thurman) passed away; devoted wife of Lawrence "Butch" P. Knachel, Jr.; beloved mother of Lawrence P. Knachel III, and Terri L. Knachel; loving "Gran" of Courtney Jakubowski; dear sister of John Chwastiak, Jr., the late Irene Frances Chwastiak, and the late Beverly Thurman. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Thursday, May 6th, 2021 at 10 am. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 from 3 - 5, and 7 - 9 pm.
Interment at Gardens of Faith Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the: "American Cancer Society" P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City OK 73123 Tel: 1-800-227-2345 Web: http://www.cancer.org/
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