Helen Barbara (Nee: DeFleece) Fernholz

Helen Barbara Fernholz (Nee: DeFleece) of Burlington passed away on Sunday, surrounded by her loving family, peacefully after an 11 year battle with cancer, at Samaritan Inpatient Hospice Center, Mt. Holly at the age of 72. A lifelong Burlington resident Helen worked as an inspector of machine parts for United Aero and O&S Industries. She enjoyed doing cross stich, bingo, flower arranging, going to the casino and spending time spoiling her grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Anna Mae DeFleece and siblings: Rose Rodzan and Richard DeFleece, Jr. Helen is survived by her husband of 53 years, John "Jack" Fernholz and their daughters Robin (Mike) Carnivale, Amy (Robert) Kiss; loving grandchildren: Abigail, Jessica Carnivale, Molly, Jonathan Kiss, her siblings: Mary Ann Fusco, Gertrude DeFleece and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family request that any donations be made in her memory to The American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. A visitation will be held in St. Paul's RC Church, 223 E. Union Street, Burlington on Saturday, December 14, 1019 from 10-10:30am. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul's RC Church on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 10:30am. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Helen Barbara Fernholz (Nee: DeFleece) please visit our Sympathy Store.

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