BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA - Helen K. Halko (nee Kirkland) of Buckingham Township, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 in the Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, PA. She was 76.

Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late William and Helen Fitz Kirkland, Helen resided in Buckingham, PA since 1977 and was a former resident of Hatboro, PA.

Helen graduated from Hatboro-Horsham High School Class of 1956 and was employed with various jobs and positions throughout her life including family owned business Kirkland Printing of Willow Grove and Delaware Valley College. Helen was a Band Parent for CB East High School and was also a Judge of Election Polls for Hatboro-Horsham and Buckingham Township. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed bingo.

Helen is the beloved wife of 49 years to Charles E. Halko, Sr., devoted mother of Sherri Meier and her late husband Jeff, Charles E. Halko, Jr. and wife Kerri, and William Halko, dear sister of Donald Kirkland and wife, Kathleen, loving grandmother of Nicole Meier, Kylie and Thomas Halko, cherished aunt of Kristen, Kathleen and Donna, and companion to her 8 year old Pomeranian, Bruno, and many dear friends.

Visitation will be held at the Varcoe-Thomas Funeral Home, 344 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 on Sunday, July 13th from 2:00-4:00 pm with a service to be held during this time.

Private cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Helen' s memory to the Bucks County SPCA, PO Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931 or www.bcspca.org would be appreciated.