Obituary of Helen McCully

Allegany, NY Helen M. McCully of Allegany died Sunday (July 24, 2011) in the Olean General Hospital with family by her side after a brief illness. Born April 16, 1918 in Marion, IN she was the daughter of John and Anna Fleming Moorman. On February 14, 1946 in Valencia, PA she married Harry M. McCully who predeceased her March 31, 2001. Helen graduated from Mars Area High School, Mars, PA in 1936 and the Grace Martin Secretarial School, Pittsburgh, PA. She worked as a secretary at H. J. Heinz and Congoleum Nairn, Pittsburgh and then after marrying, moved to Columbus, OH where she worked as a secretary to the Vice President of Columbus Bolt Works. Ultimately, after spending many years in Allegany raising a family of five, she returned to work as a legal secretary for Attorney Joseph C. Bordonaro in Olean, NY until her retirement in 1980. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Olean and a volunteer for the Regina Quick Center at St. Bonaventure University. She had a lifelong love of travel and playing bridge. After retirement she and her husband traveled extensively throughout the United States. Surviving are three sons Don (Julie) McCully of La Habra, CA, John (Linda) McCully of Seneca Falls and Dean (Sharon) McCully of River Forest, IL; twin daughters Jean (James) Parker of Bethlehem, PA and Joan (Mark) McGonnell of Olean; eleven grandchildren; one great grandchild and eleven nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by two brothers Dorwin Moorman and John Moorman. At Helen's request there will be no visitation. A private interment will be held in the Allegany Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Olean Saturday, September 17th at 11am. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 212 Laurens St. Olean, NY 14760 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean. Online condolences may be left at oleanfuneralhome.com.