Helene (Hamilton) Anthony, age 85, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of West Hartford, CT, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024 in the comfort of friends and family.

She was born on October 7, 1938 in Winsted, CT, a daughter of the late Cyril and Lucy (Ziegel) Hamilton, and was married to the late Raymond Ernest Anthony II, who passed away in 1968.

Helene was a Registered Nurse who graduated in 1959 from the Saint Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Hartford, CT. Helene practiced nursing while living in California, New Jersey, and Connecticut, before she retired and settled in PA. She was an active member of the Women’s Auxiliary of Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center after her retirement. She enjoyed travelling and often took 2 cruise vacations per year.

She also enjoyed reading, listening to jazz music, visiting NYC, Broadway shows and concerts, weekly lunch dates with her close friends, spoiling her nieces and nephews, Dunkin Donuts coffee, casino trips, and winning trivia games.

She is survived by her brother in law: Tom Anthony of Chestertown, MD, cousin: Margo Lombardi of CT; nieces and nephews: Jamie-Jo Sickler (Anthony) & Scott Sickler of Westfield, PA; Mark Anthony & Kristin Anthony (Betts) of Elverson, PA; Ray Anthony of Galena, MD; Deb Leahey & Bob Barry of Easton, PA; James Leahey & Onorina Leahey (Scirocco) of Phillipsburg, NJ; Gillian Leahey of Toms River, NJ; the late Dennis Leahey of Somerville, NJ, Laura Roades (Anthony) & Jon Roades of Asheville, NC; and David Anthony & Patty Anthony (Phillips) of Greenbrook, NJ; as well as many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Helene will be remembered for her: huge heart, dedication to helping others, great taste in fashion, and terrific sense of humor.  

A private service honoring her life will be shared by family and friends in the near future.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.