Obituary of Helene J. McHale

Helene J. McHale, age 87, of Hawley, died Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at home. Mrs. McHale was born January 1, 1920, in Nanticoke, PA, and was the daughter of the late Basil and Angeline (Nino) Mougnos. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James E. McHale, in September 2006. She operated Helene's Bake Shop for many years and was later a clerk at Brown's Pharmacy. She was a former waitress at Tudor Inn and had worked at Anke's Sweater Mill and Sherman's Mill, all in Hawley. She is survived by two daughters: Mary Patricia Bosner of Florida and Alaska and Catherine Dougherty of Hawley, PA; one son: James E. McHale Jr. of Anchorage, AK; six grandchildren: Lisa Marie Fulk, Christopher Bosner, Theresa Carlson, Patrick James Dougherty, Michael J. Dougherty, and Brian J. Dougherty; and four great grandchildren. Calling hours will be Friday, Nov. 30, from 2 to 5 PM at Teeters East Chapel. There will be a Funeral Mass on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 10:00 AM at BVM Queen Of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 319 Chestnut Ave, Hawley, with Rev. Richard W. Beck, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in B.V.M. Queen Of Peace Cemetery, Hawley. Memorials may be made to Hawley Ambulance & Rescue Co, 219 River St, Hawley, PA 18428.