"Jim"

Samuel H. "Jim" Helsley, age 100 of Biglerville, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home. He was born Sunday, September 25, 1921 in Harrisburg, the son of the late Samuel H. and Bessie I. (Sheets) Helsley. Jim was formerly employed by US Postal in Biglerville for 22 years. He had numerous part-time jobs after his retirement from the postal service. He was a member of Trinity Christian Fellowship in Biglerville, Ira E. Lady American Legion Post 262 in Biglerville, Biglerville Fire Company, Upper Adams Lions Club, Upper Adams Senior Citizens, Good Samaritan Lodge #336 F&A.M. in Gettysburg, Harrisburg Consistory and Shriners and National Rural Letter Carriers Association. He also served on the Centerview Cemetery Association Board in Biglerville. He delivered Meals on Wheels in the Upper Adams Area for over 40 years. He served in the US Army during WWII on the USS Mt. Vernon, crossing the Atlantic 13 times. His wife of 62 years, Nettie M. Sandoe, passed away in 2007. He is survived by two daughters, Brenda Konevitch of Harrisburg, Beth and husband Mark Groninger of Carlisle, one grandson, Danny and wife Kelsey Williams of State College, and three great-grandchildren, Lucy, Wendy and Oliver. He was preceded in death by eight brothers and three sisters. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 South Main Street, Bendersville. Graveside services will be held Thursday, January 27 at 11:30 AM in Centerview Cemetery in Biglerville with Reverend Linda Summers officiating. Military honors will be provided by Adams County Allied Veterans. The family greatly appreciated the 100th birthday celebrations that the Upper Adams community provided. Memorial contributions may be made to Biglerville Hose and Truck Company, 111 S. Main Street, PO Box 391, Biglerville, PA 17307 and Upper Adams County Lions Club, 2464 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA, 17325.