Helen Weidele

Helen was born in Harrison, NJ and lived in Kearny for 65 years. She was one of seven children to Theodore and Katherine Piskowski. She was a graduate of Harrison High School and owner of Kent School of Dance, Montclair and Bunnie’s Beauty Salon, Kearny. She also worked as an executive secretary for the IUE for 30 years. Helen enjoyed traveling and most of all Atlantic City. She was a member of St. Cecelia’s Church, Kearny and St. Michael’s Church, Lyndhurst.

Beloved wife of 37 years to the late William Weidele. Loving companion of the late Thomas Reilly. Dear sister of Josephine Balsamo of Virginia and Irene Rossmell of Florida and the late Jean O’Neal, Stanley Piskowski, Frank Piskowski, and Chester Piskowski. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, June 10th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave., Union. A funeral mass will be offered on Wednesday, June 11th at 10:30 AM at St. Michael’s Church, Lyndhurst, with interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Helen’s name to the Raise Your Glass Foundation, PO Box 4516, Warren NJ 07059.