Helen R. Werley, 84 years of Weisenberg Twp, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024

She was the wife of Robert M.L. Werley for 66 years last November.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Elwood D. and Norma M. (Snyder) Snyder.

She, along with her husband, owned Werley's Tree Farm in Kempton since 1975.  Helen was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ in New Tripoli and a member of the East Penn Chapter, #336 O.E.S. Kutztown where she served as Star Point Adah up until her passing and was a member of the Finance Committee.

Helen loved hunting and fishing, she traveled the US and Canada with her husband Bob, and sometimes her children, Bobby and Cindy. She went on many big game hunts, moose caribou, mule deer to name a few, hunting whitetail deer in Pennsylvania. Fishing in Canada and Alaska were her favorite places to fish, and she usually caught the biggest fish!

In addition to hunting and fishing, she loved things like arrowhead hunting and growing vegetables. As she got older, the only vegetable she grew was rhubarb. Which leads to her next passion, baking. Some of her favorites were strawberry rhubarb, lemon sponge and pumpkin pies; cakes (chocolate with peanut butter icing/ banana oatmeal); many kinds of cookies. Whether it was baking or cooking she always made enough to give to family and friends.

Every Wednesday she played Bingo at the Fogelsville Fire Company, where she made many friends. Playing cards, Pinocle and Escalaro were just a few games she played with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her sister Virginia.

Another of her passions was crocheting, anything from doll clothing, hats, blankets, and coasters. But her favorite thing to make was pineapple doilies which she made hundreds of over the years. She gave them to family and friends. Her absolute favorite thing was to take care of and spend time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Over the years she spent time playing with and teaching them things like baking and cooking, sewing, and crocheting, and to be a good person and to love unconditionally.

Helen was the sweetest, most warmhearted and caring person that touched everyone she met throughout her life. Always had a smile on her face. She was loved by so many people over the years and she will never be forgotten.

Helen enjoyed anything outdoors, from hunting and fishing to working on the tree farm. Throughout her life she touched so many people's lives and she was loved by many. With her infectious smile she lit up a room. Her greatest treasure was the love for her family.

Survivors: husband, Robert, children, Cynthia A. Werley (John Decker) of Kutztown and Robert C. Werley (Patricia) of New Tripoli, siblings, Howard Snyder of Charleston, SC and Virginia George of Trexlertown; grandchildren, Stephanie Sparrow (Aaron), Courtney Wuchter (Brandon), and Christopher Werley; great grandchildren, Hallie, Brandon, Lexi, Abby, Brianna, Jaliyah, Elijah, and Marlowe.  She was predeceased by brothers, Elwood and Gerald Snyder and grandchildren, Robert and Nicole Werley.

Services: A funeral service will take place at 11 AM on Wednesday, April 17, at Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church St., Fogelsville. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:45 AM, with Eastern Star Services at 10:45 AM. Interment, Ebenezer Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com .

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ebenezer U.C.C. or East Penn Chapter, #336 O.E.S. Kutztown, in care of the Funeral Home, PO Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051.