John S. “Jack” Helt, 92, formerly of Easton, died Sunday, June 21, 2020 in his home in Walnutport. Born February 19, 1928 in Berwick, PA, he was a son of the late John S. and Jennie (Whitmire) Helt. He and his wife, Maybelle (Buckman) Helt were married 23 years.
Jack graduated from Berwick High School in 1946 and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1947. He worked for Smith Wilbert Vault for 11 years and retired in 1991. He also worked for the Shillinger Funeral Home and the Ashton Funeral Home. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and Easton Lodge #152, F&AM and was a volunteer for Lehigh Valley Hospice.
Surviving with his wife, Maybelle, are two daughters, Rebecca ”Becky” Lincoln and Michele Litchfield; eight step-children, Wayne Zimmerman, Karen Lance, Charlotte Snyder, Robert Pilz, William Pilz, Edward Pilz, Janis Pilz, Sandra Ernst; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; 33 step-grandchildren; 17 step-great grandchildren. Two sisters, Margaret Harris and Eloise Schuyler died earlier.
A visitation will be held from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, June 25, 2020 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, 1067 Blue Mountain Dr., Danielsville, PA 18038, or Lehigh Valley Hospice, P.O. Box 1883, Allentown, PA 18105. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
The Smith Family
June 24, 2020 at 6:50 am
Please accept our most sincere condolences. Jack was a heartfelt treasure and will be missed. We spent a few years together at Lodge, and I will always remember Jack’s steadfastness while doing his duty as Chaplain for our Masonic Lodge. He was a key member of our Lodge and made every effort to assist in any way he could.
Vickie L Stockman
June 24, 2020 at 11:21 am
Sincere condolences for your loss.
May sending my prayers to you and your family may the light of God help you through this time of sorrow. Give you peace and understanding with his word.
Jan Snyder
June 24, 2020 at 9:23 pm
May,
I have fond memories of you and Jack as neighbors who introduced yourselves as “newlywed’s” the day I moved into the home next door. Jack bundled up and knocked on my door during a Christmas snowstorm to invite me for a forever memorable dinner at your home. And he was always there to help in any way.
A true gentleman! My deepest condolences.
Jan Snyder
Troy, Christy, Bailey, and Cammi Johnson
June 25, 2020 at 5:42 pm
Michele, Becky, Mrs. Helt, family and friends,
Please know that we are covering all of you in prayer and pray that GOD gives you all the peace that passes all understanding!! Accept our sincere condolences and prayers, and know that you are loved!! May The LORD hold all of you today and always!! We love you!❤️
Brad Schuyler
June 25, 2020 at 6:26 pm
May, Becky, Michelle, and to extended family and friends…
Prayers and blessings for Gods love to envelop you all and give you peace. Know that Jack is in good company and at peace with family and friends that awaited his arrival… I have fond memories of visits both in Easton and Walnutport, music, merriment, and always the conversations…
Karen Lance
June 27, 2020 at 6:42 am
Rest in peace Jack. Thank you for letting me take care of you in your time of need. I truly loved you and will miss you. Forever in my heart.