DURYEA- HELEN (Née Webster, Young)

October 1, 2026. Of Hamburg, passed away peacefully at her home while under the compassionate care of Hospice and family on October 1, 2026 at the age of

100. She lived an extraordinary life committed to her family and faith. Helen will be remembered for her kind nature, caring heart, and fun personality. Helen was a graduate of Syracuse University, active in the American Red Cross and Hamburg Presbyterian Church, co-founder of the Hamburg Meals on Wheels,

employed by the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce and as a realtor.

Helen enjoyed gardening, crafts, sewing, reading, hiking, skiing and traveling to many countries around the world. Born in Bethlehem, PA, Helen was the

daughter of the late Edmund and Nettie Young, wife of 29 years to the late Paul R. Webster and 6 years to the late Justin G. Duryea. She is predeceased by sister Mary Gena St. Clair. She is survived by her brother Edmund W. Young of Bethlehem, PA and her children Barbara (late Thomas) Lorenzi of Centennial, CO, Joanne (late James) Yoviene of Hamburg, Sally (James Lewis) Webster of Shaker Heights OH, and Robert Webster of Hamburg. She was a devoted

grandmother to Elise (Jason) Brassell of Castle Rock, CO and Anne (T.J.) McIntosh of Hamburg and proud great-grandmother to Savannah Brassell, Carson Brassell, Charles McIntosh and Marley McIntosh.

She is also survived by stepfamily Judith Merrill and James Duryea and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Loomis, Offers & Loomis Funeral Home, 207 Main St. Hamburg, NY on October 30 from 10a -12p. A Celebration of Life service will

be held at Hamburg Presbyterian Church, 177 Main Street, Hamburg NY on October 31 at 10 AM followed by a luncheon at the church. Donations in Helen’s memory may be made to Hamburg Presbyterian Church.