First Posted: 2/26/2012
Helen Jane McGroarty, 89, of West Pittston, died February 19, 2012, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.
Born May 13, 1922 in Baskin, La., she was a daughter of Willard and Minie Hudson. Helen graduated from Nursing School from Monroe, La., where she became a Registered Nurse. She was a member of St. Cecilia’s Church of St. Barbara’s Parish and the Wyoming Woman’s Club.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Edward McGroarty, Pennsylvania State Police Area II Commander, (retired); son 1st Lt. Michael Francis McGroarty.
She is survived by her son Kevin James McGroarty, West Pittston; sister, Joy Parnell, Farmsville, La.; care giver and companion, Lamara Sterling.
Funeral services were held Feb. 23 from the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home, Wyoming, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Cecilia’s Church of St. Barbara’s Parish, Exeter. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pennsylvania State Police Troop “P” Camp Cadet Program, PO Box 4005, Wyoming, 18644.
