Helen Josephine Dunlap

Helen Josephine Dunlap, 87, of Bremen, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the Pickering House. She was born February 27, 1926 in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of Howard Ernest and Lula Beatrice (Richwine) Kennedy. She was a 1944 graduate of Lancaster High School and had worked at Wilkinson Printing Company. Helen was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed crocheting and baking. Helen is survived by her husband, Joseph Dunlap; son, James (Louise) Dunlap; daughter, Melinda J. “Mindi” (Bill) Clark; grandchildren, Mike Clark and Melanie (Chris) Weeks; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Madeline and Cameron Weeks and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Roy, Willis, Elson and Howard Jr.Kennedy; and four sisters, Mildred Parrish, Bertha Poole, Clara Hickman and Mary Strosnider. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 30 at 11 AM in Calvary United Methodist Church, 124 Purvis Avenue, Bremen with Rev. Raymond Sharritts officiating. Contributions may be made in Helen’s memory to FairHoPe Hospice, 282 Sells Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130.