Helene H. Pursel, 83, of Cape May Beach, NJ, formerly of Palmer Township, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019 in the home of her daughter, Heather. Born December 19, 1935 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late James J. and Helen (Augustine) Hanlon. Her husband, John T. Pursel passed away in 2015.
Helene worked for the City of Cape May. Prior to that she worked for Dixie Cup and Bell Telephone. She graduated from Easton High School in 1954 and was a volunteer for the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities, Cape May.
Helene’s family includes three daughters, Kimberly P. Cooper and her husband, the late Bill Cooper of Clifton Park, NY, Amy P. Ashton and her husband, Kline Ashton of Easton, and Heather A. Horn and her husband, Drek Horn of Palmer Township; two brothers, Bernard Hanlon and Richard Hanlon and his wife, Honey; a sister, MaryEllen Orloski and her husband, Walt; eight grandchildren, Caitlin and her husband, Ramfis; JT and his wife, Emily; Emily; Tanner; Robby; Victoria; Ryan; and Summer; and a great grandson, Henry. Her brother, James J. Hanlon, Jr. and her sister, Nanette L. Jones died earlier.
Services will be private with interment in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Nanette Delgado
September 16, 2019 at 12:40 pm
Heather my condolences to you and your family you are in my thoughts and Prayers❤
Betty Buleu
September 16, 2019 at 1:03 pm
Heather and family,
Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear.
My condolences to all of you my dear friend.
Love Betty
Sara Helen Hanlon Hetland
September 16, 2019 at 2:59 pm
Dear family, I am so sad to hear my Aunt has passed. I know she is no longer suffering and in great company of her parents, husband and siblings as well as my Mum.
However, my heart is sad. I love you all.
Bernie Shearouse
September 16, 2019 at 6:35 pm
Helene was very special to me and I will miss her terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Susan Getz
September 16, 2019 at 8:56 pm
Heather and Family. Peter and I would like to express our deepest condolences for Helene’s departure from this Earth. We are sure she will be missed by you and the rest of your Mother’s Family and Friends, past and present, who’s lives she has touched. We are grateful you included us on your last months with you and your Family helping your Mother make her journey to Heaven, where she will be reunited with her Husband John and the rest of her Family who have departed before her. We will keep you and your Family in our prayers during your time of sorrow.
Love, Susan and Peter Getz
Valerie & Greg King
September 17, 2019 at 8:21 am
Kim,Amy, Heather and families. Your mom held a special place in our heart. My dear friends we offer our sincere condolences.
Mary Bowman
September 17, 2019 at 4:29 pm
Heather, my heart is breaking for you and your family. You are such a blessing to your mom, but it sounds like you are a lot like her. Kind, compassionate and loyal to your family. All of these traits and more I’m sure your mom has passed on to each of her girls and she will live within each of you forever. Eternal peace grant unto your mother. Much love to you my friend. Love Mary Bowman
Barry Garon
September 17, 2019 at 8:43 pm
Beautiful eulogy. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
I think of you and your family often and I hope all is well.
Anne Brehony
September 17, 2019 at 9:46 pm
My deepest condolences to all of Helene’s family. She was a beautiful person with such devotion to her family. Many fond memories and good times as neighbors for many years on Bybrook Drive! Anne
Kathe Kubat
September 18, 2019 at 8:55 am
Heather & Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, keep her always in your heart, mind and soul and she will never be far. I often thought that death is not for the living as our hearts break for our dearly departed, but she is now with your father, her husband eternally forever.
With all my sympathy,
Kathe Kubat