Helen Marie (Van Epps) Canale

Helen Marie (Van Epps) Canale, 78, of Linesville, Pa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 27, 2021.

She was born March 14, 1943, in Bradford, PA, to Raymond and Lena (Scolari) Van Epps.

She was a 1960 graduate of LCS High School.  She married Jack L. Canale Sr. in 1968.

Helen enjoyed life to the fullest whether it be with family or friends she was always the life of the party.

She is survived by a sister, Janet Perkins of FL, her significant other, Dennis Simons of Pa, whom she adored. Six children, Jack Canale Jr. of FL, Toby Canale (Gloria) of Ohio, Sherry Wilson of FL, Shelly Rote (Ronnie) of PA, Tonya Canale (Chris) of Ohio and Monica Drouillard (Jon) of Ohio.  Six grandchildren, Jenna White (Mike) of PA, Taylor Parra (Allan) of Ohio, Alexa Strimbu (Nick) of Texas, Troy Honsberger of OH, Dakota Drouillard of OH and McKenna Tate (Patrick) of OH.  Nine great-grandchildren and one on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Lena Van Epps and her husband, Jack Canale Sr.

Per Helen’s wishes no services will be held and her family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Royal-Coleman Funeral Home, 6028 U.S. Highway 6, Linesville, PA.

Please share a condolence or memory of Helen for the family at royalcolemanfuneralhome.com.