Helen M. Graham, 87, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at her son's home in Allentown. Born in Allentown, she was a lifetime resident. A longtime member of St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Helen worked for Sears and Roebuck for several years and later worked in the cafeteria at Allentown School District. She loved cooking and gardening and was an avid NY Yankees fan. Above all, Helen loved spending time with her family and adored her grandchildren.
Daughter of the late John and Anna Wolanin, she was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Robert S. Graham, Sr. and her siblings, Joseph Wolanin, Mary Pater and Stephanie Pierzhanowski. Helen is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert Jr. and Donna Graham; her grandchildren, Kristin Graham-Nice and her husband Brian, Rob Graham and his wife Rachael and Tim Graham; her great grandchildren, Jake and Grace Graham-Nice and Robbie and Rowan Graham as well as many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am on Wednesday, October 4th at St. John's Church, 1282 Yardville-Allentown Rd., Allentown. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 9:30-10:30am at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allentown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Helen's name to the VNA of Central Jersey, 176 Riverside Ave., Red Bank, NJ 07701.