HELEN L. KANE

Class of 1945-F

Helen Kane, 18, is found with her family at 423 Chalfont Street, Pittsburgh, in the 1940 Federal Census. Her parents were John L. Kane, a highway inspector, and his wife, Matilda. Helen had one sister, Evelyn, age 12.

While a student nurse at St. Francis Hospital, Helen Kane participated in the U. S., World War II Cadet Nursing Corps.

Helen L. Kane, Nurse, is listed in the 1949 City Directory of Pittsburgh. Her address was 423 Chalfont Street. Other public records indicate she was born on February 12, 1922.

MOTHER'S OBITUARY: Pittsburgh Press, Dec 4, 1961 - KANE, Of 1321 Tennessee Ave., Dormont, on Sunday, Dec. 3, 1961, Mathilda E. Klinzing in her 65th year, beloved wife of John L. Kane; mother of Evelyn McPeak and Helen L. Kane; sister of Ann, Herman, George, Frank Klinzing; also one grandchild....

FATHER'S OBITUARY: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Feb 1, 1975 - On Thursday, Jan 30, 1975, John L. of Dormont; husband of the late Matilda Klinzing; father of Helen Kane and Evelyn Kane McPeak; also survived by one grandchild, James K. McPeak... Interment at St. Paul's Cemetery.

SISTER'S OBITUARY: EVELYN McPEAK, Age 88, of Baldwin, passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 5, 2016. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 9, 1927, to John and Matilda Kane. Evelyn is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Howard McPeak. She is also survived by her son, James K. (Bonnie L.) McPeak; grandchildren, Ryan J. and Bethany L. McPeak; and sister, Helen Kane. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends will be received on Monday, 2-8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. A Funeral Ceremony will be conducted on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. The family of Evelyn would like to extend a thank you to employees of Overlook Green.



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