William "Bill" R. Helsley, Jr.

William “Bill” R. Helsley, Jr., 66, of West Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home.

The son of the late William R. Sr., and Janet R. (Brockhoff) Helsley, he was born September 12, 1954 in Wilkinsburg.

Bill was a supervisor in the carpentry and paint shop at IUP.  He enjoyed boating, fishing, and camping along the Allegheny River.  Bill had many talents and everyone appreciated his helping hand.

He adored his dogs Shyanne and Macey May who he affectionately referred to as “his girls”.

Surviving are his wife, Margaret Helsley; two sisters, Linda Landrum (Donald) of Ft. Myers Florida, and Kimberly McMahan (Dave) of Jeanette; Jessie Shimko (Mike) of Homer City; a sister-in-law, Brenda Helsley; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by a son, William R. Helsley III; a brother, Timothy Helsley; and a nephew, David James Prushnok.

Bill will be sadly missed by so many special family and friends.

Due to health concerns of COVID-19 a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions in Bill’s memory may be made to VNA Hospice of Indiana, 850 Hospital Rd # 3000, Indiana, PA 15701, or the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.

Robinson-Lytle-Shoemaker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.