Obituaries
January 7, 2020

Carl P. Helmantoler – Belle Vernon

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Carl P. Helmantoler, 47, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, in Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh. He was born in Monongahela, on May 30, 1972, son of the late Daniel Helmantoler and Clara Harbaugh Helmantoler, who survives. Carl had attended “The Bible Chapel” of Belle Vernon and was a driver for Uber. Carl greatly enjoyed time with his wife and family. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed Fantasy Football. He also looked forward to “Trivia Night” each Thursday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Monessen. Surviving are, his wife, Lisa M. Madzey Helmantoler; father-in-law, Donald Madzey of Stockdale; brother-in-law, Donald and wife Stacey Madzey of Monessen, sister-in-law, Tracy and husband Mark Lovett of Belle Vernon; brother, Daniel Helmantoler of Monongahela; special niece and nephews, Meghan and Markie Lovett and Mason Madzey; nephews, Jordan, Daniel III, Darian and Tyler Helmantoler. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC., 1209 Grand Blvd., Monessen, where friends will be welcomed from 1 to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. Services will be held in the funeral home, at 10 a.m. Jan. 10, 2020, with Pastor Matt Stabe officiating. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.rhomefuneralhome.com

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