Helen (Kercsmar) Bloss, 85, of Hellertown, died Friday, June 6, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. She is the wife of the late Charles W. Bloss, Jr. who died Sept. 4, 1998.

Born in Bethlehem on June 3, 1923, she is the daughter of the late Adam and Teresa (Kolar) Kercsmar. Helen worked as a seamstress at Surefit, Bethlehem and was a waitress at the Hellertown American Legion for many years. She is a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Hellertown; Edward H. Ackerman Post 397, Hellertown, past president of the ladies aux.; Past Worthy Matron and Chaplain of the former Order of Eastern Star, Hellertown Chapter and member of the Calypso Lodge, Bethlehem, and the VFW Post 3094, Hellertown.

Survivors: Son: Charles W. Bloss III of Allentown; Daughter: Sharon L. wife of Charles W. Coe of Easton; Grandchildren: 9; Great Grandchildren: 10; Predeceased by: a daughter, Pamela A. Ganssle who died July 17, 1998; and brothers: Edward, Stephen; Sisters: Mary and Ethel Hari.

Services: Family and friends are invited to call 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street - Hellertown. The service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 9th, 2008 at the church followed by the interment at Union Cemetery of Hellertown.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Love Grows Here Campaign at the church, 69 Main Street, Hellertown.