| Date of Birth | March 30, 1918 |
| Passed Away | April 14, 2009 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | April 17, 2009 |
| Service Time | 1:00 PM |
| Service Location | Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home |
| Interment Location | St. Mary's Cemetery |
HELEN G. (ARGENTIERI) KERR
HORNELL-Helen G. (Argentieri) Kerr, 91, of 14 Cottage Ave., passed away Tuesday afternoon (April 14, 2009) at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell.
Born in Hornell on March 30, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Martha Gallese Argentieri. She was married to Harold Kerr, who predeceased her in 1998. Besides her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by her daughter, Martha Reiner and her nine brothers and sisters.
A life long resident of Hornell, Helen was a graduate of Hornell High School.
Besides being a homemaker she also served as the playground supervisor for St. Ann’s School for 28 years.
Helen was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church.
A loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, who loved life to the fullest, she enjoyed crocheting and lovingly shared whatever she made with her family and friends. Some of her favorite pastimes include watching birds as well as growing flowers and tomatoes and watching sports on TV, especially football and golf.
Her family includes her daughter, Claudia (Roger) Wilcox of Hornell; her son, Stephen (Debbie) Kerr of Hornell; her nine grandchildren, Jeff (Lori) Wilcox, Rob (Kristine) Wilcox, Amy (Brent) Irvine, Stephanie (Don) Gates, T.J. (Heather) Meehan, Troy Kerr, JoAnn Kerr, Shannon Goodwin and Jamie Troutman; her 18 great-grandchildren; her two sisters, Gloria (William) Remington of Greenville, SC and Ilona (Lew) Turnbull of Jamestown; her brother, Joseph Argentieri of Hornell; also her many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours are from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where a funeral service will take place following callings hours at 1 p.m. Friday with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to St. Ann’s School Memorial Fund, 27 Erie Ave., Hornell, NY 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.
Claudia, You have my Deepest Sympathy in the losss of your Mother. I have fond memories of her when you, me & Frani used to “hang out” together; she had the patience of a saint with us girls that’s for sure!!!! Please know you and your family are in my prayers. Judy (Sanford) Guidara
I have many fond memories from the playground at St. Ann’s. She was always so sweet, even when I was bad.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you this morning,and Jim and I so wish we could be there with you.
Helen was a big part of my ( all of us really) youth and adult years. Even though I didn’t see her often in recent years there weren’t many trips to Hornell that didn’t include a visit to see her. And what a lively and loving greeting we always got. She loved kids, adored and was so proud of all her family and was a woman of deep faith. A woman of quality and one I will miss. My whole family sends our sympathy to each and every one of you who were so close to her.
Mrs. kerr was the greatest playground teacher at St. Anns when I was there. I loved her so much. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this most difficult time. she will be very missed by all who knew her!!
Mrs. Kerr was my Blue Bird and Camp Fire Girl leader MANY years ago. She had the patience of Job! She loved making others laugh both at themselves and at her! She lived down the street from my relatives on Cottage Ave. so I was able to keep in touch with her over the years-until I moved away and my relatives died. I don’t think she ever knew how much I enjoyed our time together. The world is missing a tremendous person but heaven gained an angel!
The first year I taught school was kdg at St. Ann’s and Mrs. Kerr was the playground monitor and her daughter was my classroom assistant. What an energetic lovely woman she was. I will always remember her!