Helen Mae Pugliese

Helen Mae Pugliese, 89, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, formerly of Berks County, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2026, at Northside Hospital Gwinnett.

Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Helen was the daughter of the late George and Catherine (Hoch) Stumhofer. A graduate of Reading High School, she devoted her professional life to caring for others as a registered nurse. Throughout her career, she worked at St. Joseph's Hospital and Community General Hospital, where she eventually retired.

Helen shared 39 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Anthony John Pugliese, until his passing in 2014. Together, they enjoyed traveling the world, exploring new places, and creating a lifetime of memories.

Helen had a love for life and enjoyed making the most of every day. Whether traveling, getting lost in a good book, tending to her garden, or simply enjoying the comforts of home, she found happiness in doing the things she loved. Her independent spirit, quick wit, and unmistakable personality made her someone who will never be forgotten.

Helen is survived by her daughter, Lucille Kramlich; her son, Jeffrey Koch, husband of Lesley, both of Berks County; eight grandchildren: Jacqueline V. Perez, Nathan Koch, Heather Kirkpatrick, Ashley Koch, Nicole Swavely, Jason Swavely, Jamie McKee, and Lauren Cullen; eight great-grandchildren: Jeleana, Julian, Javonni, Jaylen, Ryan, Addison, Deakon, and Liam; and her brother, David Stumhofer of Durham, New Hampshire.

In addition to her husband, Anthony, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathy A. Pugliese.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Resurrection at Gethsemane Cemetery in Laureldale, Pennsylvania. Burial will follow.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be recorded at kuhnfuneralhomes.com