Helen C Reader 87, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 5th 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 23, 1938, the daughter of Charles and Fae Coe of the River View Farm in Boonville, NY and attended Boonville schools.

Helen worked for many years at GE Aerospace in New Hartford, and later at the Rite Aid Distribution Center in Rome, NY where she retired.

She is survived by her daughter Belinda (Stephen) Hutton, four grandchildren: Jessica (Jamie) Fortin, Christopher Hutton, Rebecca (Justin) Dietrick, Faron (Charlie) Burr, seven great grandchildren, two sisters and a brother. She was predeceased by her son David A. Mehl and her brother, Walter Coe.

At her request, there will be no calling hours or funeral.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at both the Masonic Care Community and the Wynn Hospital for the care and kindness that they showed Helen.