Obituary of Helene H. Stewart

Helene H. "Hedy" Stewart, age 90, of Hawley died Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Bethany Village, Bethany. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Stewart, in 1994. Mrs. Stewart was born May 20, 1920, in Hawley, PA, and was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Oster) Miller. During World War II, she served as a lieutenant in the US Navy. Formerly of Cocoa Beach, FL, she was returned to her hometown to live 20 years ago. She enjoyed golfing in her free time. She is survived by three sisters, Mildred Compton and Charlotte Edwards-Vacca, both of Hawley, and Beverly Eckes of Callahan, FL; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, George Miller. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Cremation was held at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel. . Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 405 Church St., Hawley, PA 18428; American Cancer Society, Wayne Unit, 110 4th St., Suite 9-12, Honesdale, PA 18431-1869 ; or Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 or hospicesacredheart.org.