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Helen VanDolah

May 1, 1926 — August 10, 2020

Helen Elizabeth VanDolah, 94, of Downingtown, PA, passed away August 10, 2020. Prior to moving to Downingtown in 2017, she had been a resident of Park Forest, IL for 59 years.

Born May 1, 1926 in Eliza Township, IL, she was a daughter of the late Amos and Gladys May (nee Faulkner) Ziegenhorn.

Helen was a school photographer for many years. She was also an active member of Faith United Protestant Church in Park Forest. Helen loved traveling, sewing, baking, and spending time with her family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Vaughn S. VanDolah, Sr.; loving mother of Anita F. Lynch (John F.); and adoring grandmother of Meghan E. Smith (Eric), Brendan R. Lynch, and Jonathan M. Lynch (Erin). She was predeceased by her son, Vaughn S. VanDolah, Jr., her grandson Morgan T. Lynch (twin brother of Brendan) and her seven siblings.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Illinois City Cemetery, PO Box 34, Illinois City, IL 61259

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