Helen C. Knepper, 98, died July 25, 2014, in the home of her great-granddaughter Jessica Waidelich, with whom she resided in Kempton.

She was the widow of John Knepper, who died in 1976.

Born in West Penn Township, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Martha (Rex) Gerber.

She was a machine operator for the former Macungie Shoe Factory briefly during the 1960s.

She was a member of Jacob's Church, Jacksonville, Lynn Township.

Her survivors include a son Paul F. Womer and his wife Iris, of Kempton; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

She was the last of her siblings.

Contributions may be made to the Kempton Fire Company c/o the funeral home.

Condolences may be recorded at nesterfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were made by Nester Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Lynn Township.