Helen L. Wamsley

Helen L. Wamsley, age 68 of Greensboro, Pa. died on Thursday, February 11, 2021 in J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. following a lengthy illness.  She was born April 10, 1952 in Waynesburg, Pa. a daughter of the late Harry and Ida (Morris) Rutan.  Mrs. Wamsley was a graduate of Waynesburg High School and received her LPN from Greene County Career and Technology Center.  She went on to work for over 30 years at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital and lived most of her adult life in the Greensboro area.  Mrs. Wamsley was a “workaholic” with anything that would keep her busy around the house, from surfing the internet to collecting knick knacks. On August 30, 1972 she married Donald Ray Wamsley, Sr. , who died September 28, 2019.  A few of her favorite things to do with him was ride Harleys and go hunting.

Surviving are two sons, Donald R. Wamsley, Jr. of Carmichaels, Pa. and Matthew Wamsley of Greensboro; two daughters, Heather May and her husband, Ron, of Carmichaels and Tiffany Dewitt of Greensboro; six grandchildren, Samantha Chun, Ronnie May III, Kevin Hayes, Danielle, Sarah and Aiden Dewitt; one great granddaughter, River Chun and three sisters, Gladys Thomas and her husband, Dave of Greene County, Maryann Adams and Ida John, both of Follansbee, W. Va.  Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.  Deceased are three brothers, Melvin, David Lee and William “Billy” Rutan and a son-in-law, Daniel Dewitt.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa., where a funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 with the Rev. Dayton D. Mix officiating.  Interment will follow in Monongahela Hill Cemetery, Greensboro.

The family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association: Greater Pennsylvania Chapter - Pittsburgh Office, 2835 E Carson St Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.