Helen Marie Kreps, 82, of Carrollton , OH formerly of Bergholz , OH passed away January 31, 2016 at Carroll Golden Age Retreat.

She was born June 9, 1933 in Marshall County, WV, a daughter of the late Raymond and Artie (Mackey) Wade.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John C. Kreps who she married on May 26, 1951; son, John "David" Kreps who passed away in 2004; and a grandson; brothers, Steve, Lindsay, Grover, Herbert, and John Wade; and sisters, Eileen Wade and Grace Landis.

Helen is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Dave) Skeens of Wellsville, OH; son, Jeffery (Kay) Kreps of Amsterdam; brothers, Joseph Wade of Sebring, Warren Wade of Beloit, and Bob Wade of Alliance; sisters, Mabel Hartman of Toronto, Betty Montgomery of Alliance, and Alma Flory of Sebring; grandchildren, Bronson, Stacie, and David; 3 step grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and 8 step great grandchildren.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 from 4-8 PM at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 285 Second St. , Bergholz where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM .

Burial will follow at Bergholz Cemetery .

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