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Helen Marie (Pugh) Russo, 80

August 22, 2022

Helen Marie (Pugh) Russo, 80, of Lititz, passed away at home surrounded by family on Monday, August 22, 2022. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Sponza) Pugh. She was the loving wife of Anthony Russo, with whom she shared exactly 58 years of marriage.

While living in New York, Helen was a member of St. Aiden’s Church where she served as a Catechist. While living in Lititz, she was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. She was known for being a fantastic cook, and enjoyed crochet, going to the beach, and shopping. She especially loved taking care of her grandchildren and was a loving and dutiful wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be very much missed.

In addition to her husband, Anthony, Helen is survived by her daughters, Margaret A. Fitzpatrick (husband, Shawn) of Lititz, Elizabeth A. Migdon (husband, Michael) of Lititz, Anna M. Mollitor (husband, Gary) of Mountville, Felicia A. Mayo of Lancaster, Helena M. Proler (husband, Benjamin) of Lancaster, and Diana F. Feguer (husband, Robert) of Elizabethtown; her 14 grandchildren, Alyssa (husband, Shawn), Jamie, Maxwell, Gabrille, Anthony (wife, Chloe), Victoria, Catherine, Marc, Marissa, Daniel, Zachary, Dominick, Thomas, and Lilianna; sisters Joan Labiento (husband, Richard) and Georgianna O’Toole (husband, George); and brother Lawrence Pugh (wife, Margaret). In addition to her brothers, she is preceded in death by her brothers Harry Pugh and Michael Pugh.

Viewings will be held at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM and on Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. John Neumann Catholic Church 601 E Delp Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 2:00 PM. Friends will be received at the church one hour prior at 1:00 PM. Committal will follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.

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August 25, 2022

Dear Dr. Russo, May the memories you have of your life together bring you peace as your love lives on forever in your and your families hearts. In deepest Sympathy Tina and Sherman Burkholder. 🙏🙏❤️🦋

August 25, 2022

Diana and Family
I am so sorry to hear about your moms passing. I truly believe that our loved ones that pass, never go to far from us. God keeps them close to us for comfort. Look for the cardinal on the fence, the quarter on the ground, the signs that your mom is close by are all around you! This is not a permanate separation. In this life, we are just passing through. Sending prayers for you and your family.

August 25, 2022

My heartfelt condolences to Uncle Tony and all of the family. Aunt Helen was a kind loving person loved so much by my dad. Rest in peace Aunt Helen.

August 23, 2022

Helena, I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing I have so many amazing memories of her! I know it’s hard to not have her here but know she’s now in heaven and so happy! I would love to try to come to one of her services! Please know you are all in my prayers! Kerry flavin Dierwechter

August 23, 2022

Helen, You were and are an excellent, loving, and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. We had so many great times at Long Beach, at various casinos, and many family parties. We laughed and talked through the years. Your children and grandchildren are truly amazing taking care of you till the end. You are so proud of them. We all miss you and love you!

Visitation: Wednesday, August 24, 2022; 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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Visitation: Thursday, August 25, 2022; 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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Services: Friday, August 26, 2022; 2:00 PM; St. John Neumann Catholic Church; 601 E Delp Road; Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
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