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Paul R. Helm, 36

Paul R. Helm, 36, of New Providence, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 26, 2011.

He was the husband of April K. Guedea Helm, to whom he would have been married 8 years this coming June 28th. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Robert V. and Mary Anne Grab Helm of Willow Street.

Paul was a Level A automotive technician, working at Manheim Car King for the past 1 ½ years. Prior to this, he had worked for Providence Chrysler Dodge Jeep for 10 years.

Paul enjoyed dirt bike racing, 4-wheeling, playing golf, and bowling. He was a wonderful father to his two sons, a loving husband to April, and was a beloved mentor to his niece and nephew.

He was a member of Pequea Brethren In Christ Church.

In addition to his wife and parents, Paul is survived by his 2 sons: Bryce P. Helm of East Petersburg and Chase R. Helm of New Providence; his sister Kimberly Motter of Manchester, PA and his maternal grandfather Charles Grab. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Doris L. Grab.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 from 10AM to 12Noon at Pequea Brethren In Christ Church, 40 Church Rd., Lancaster, PA, with the Funeral Service to follow 12 Noon, the Rev. R. Dale Shaw and Fr. Michael Grab  co-officiating. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 393-9661

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Surprised and very sorry sorry to hear this.  Cindy and I send our sympathies

Cindy and Larry Owens

WE WANT YOU ALL TO KNOW YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU ALL AND BRING YOU PEACE IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. GOD BE WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY.
LOVE ULISE AND BETTY!

Sorry to hear about his passing, I pray that the family can find peace in God at this time.

Dear Mary Ann and Bob, and Paul’s family,

My sincere sympathy to you all. Paul was such a kind hearted, sweet fellow and a great babysitter many years ago for my kids.  I am so sorry for you all to lose such a wonderful young man.  You are all in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Alice Peterson

Bob and Mary Anne,

 I can’t find the words to express how sorry I am to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy just doesn’t seem to say enough. I will pray for you both, and Paul’s family, for help to get thru the coming times. This is just so sad.

Sincerely,
 Bill & Jeanette Latsha
 Lancaster

Dear Mary Ann & Bob, Paul’s Family and Loved Ones,

We cannot express enough our deepest sympathy to all of you.  Please know you are in our daily prayers.  May you find peace and the love of God to help you in these very difficult times.

With love and sympathy,
Lucy & Bob Gillichbauer

Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear about Paul.  We are equally sympethic to the family members.  I miss the good times we all had together.

Shepos Family

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