Helen T. Clausen

Helen T. (“Teasie”) Clausen, 98, a resident of Luther Crest, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, in her home. She was the wife of the late Alden “Tom” Clausen. Born in New York City on August 28, 1926, she was the daughter of the late James F. and Alice (Walsh) Higgins. Helen worked as an executive/private secretary to the president of the Bank of America and the World Bank. She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Egypt.

She is survived by her niece Alice Batt (husband Paul Batt) of Schnecksville; her grandnieces and grandnephews Alice Batt (John Benner), Linda Batt, Paul Batt (Karina), and Douglas Batt (Jennifer); and seven great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. She is predeceased by her sister Alice Cassidy and niece Jean Hickey.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 4102 S. Church St., Whitehall, PA, 18052. Family and friends may pay their respects 10-11 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Assumption BVM Parish Cemetery, Slatington. Arrangements are being handled by Harding Funeral Home, Slatington.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Helen’s memory to Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Foxy’s Cradle, a neonatal kitten rescue.