Helen Marie Zemken
February 17, 1925 - October 15, 2020
Helen Marie Zemken, 95, of Johnstown, passed away on October 15, 2020. Born Feb. 17, 1925, and raised by her adoptive parents, Raymond and Nelle Bass, Helen attended Hales Mills and Broadalbin Perth schools. She married Albert Harley Zemken on October 3, 1943, and they were married 61 years. Predeceased by her husband, Helen is survived by their four children, Kenneth, Janet (Ray) Fagan, Nancy Gifford and Rebecca Wandel. Helen had 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her cousin, Arlene Scribner Horton at age 100. Helen was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved any time spent with her family. She also enjoyed sewing, travel, playing cards and games with close friends and family. For 62 years she was an active member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Johnstown Congregation. There will be a virtual memorial service via Zoom on Saturday, November 7, at 1 p.m
Helen Marie Zemken, 95, of Johnstown, passed away on October 15, 2020. Born Feb. 17, 1925, and raised by her adoptive parents, Raymond and Nelle Bass, Helen attended Hales Mills and Broadalbin Perth schools. She married Albert Harley Zemken... View Obituary & Service Information