Helen B. Gallagher

Surrounded by her family, Helen B. Gallagher,  99, passed away at home February 9, 2013. She was born June 6, 1913 in Preston, Pennsylvania to the late John and Catherine Carlin. She married Michael A. Gallagher June 17, 1939 in Ashley, Pennsylvania. He predeceased her on November 19, 1996.

Surviving her are three children, Kay (Carl) McLaughlin of Waterford, Barbara Gallagher of Cheboygan and Molly (Jim) Anderson of Bay City. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Erin Gallagher Lauer of Littleton, Colorado, Shannon Horvath of North Arlington, New Jersey, Michael R. (Lynn) Gallagher of Crozet, Virginia, Ashley (Brent) Reed of Bay City and Daniel (Gina) Anderson of Bay City; her great-grandchildren, Chris Witkop, Patrick and Michael Careri, Helena, Neve and Liam Gallagher, Lauren Amyotte, Makayla Reed, Easton and Greer and Ian Anderson; and a great-great-granddaughter, Gabriella Heatherly-Careri.

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Helen is also survived by her very beloved brother, Andrew Carlin of Yardley, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Gary M. Gallagher; her brother, John Carlin; sisters, Kitty (John) Nichols and Charlotte (Bill) Morrissey; and in-laws, Daniel (Mary) Gallagher, Mary (Joe) McDowell and the Rev. John Gallagher.

Those wishing an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.  www.gephartfuneralhome.com.