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of Chelsea, MI, formerly of Carnegie, PA; Acadia, CA; and Pittsburgh, PA.  Age 91, died Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at Silver Maples. She was born November 22, 1922 in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, the daughter of James & Stella (Styperk) Wilcox.

Helen was a long-time member and the secretary for Northmont United Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, PA. She was a former secretary at United States Steel.


On April 14, 1955, she married James William King Jr. in Pittsburgh, PA, and he preceded her in death on February 13, 1982. She married William Hite on June 9, 1984, and he also preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, James William King III (Nancy Ambrose) of Ann Arbor, MI, Robert Craig King (Patricia Millett) of Alexandria, VA; a step-daughter, Margie Hite Houy; four grandchildren, Ryan, Trevor, David and Elizabeth King. She was preceded in death by both of her husbands; and step-daughter Catherine King Zernhelt.

A memorial service was held on Monday, March 10, 11:00 am at Northmont United Presbyterian Church.  Private burial took place at the Allegheny County Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Music Department of Northmont United Presbyterian Church, 8169 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea, MI.

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