Helen B Gulnac

Helen B Gulnac, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 6:50 p.m., Saturday, January 3rd, at Sugar Creek Station, where she had resided.Born October 29, 1927 in Franklin, Helen was the daughter of the late William and Laura Sibble Shepard. She married Eugene Gulnac August 6, 1949 and he survives.Helen retired in 1993 from the Franklin School District after working more than 25 years as the Secretary for the Assistant Superintendent. She was an active, faithful member of Christ United Methodist Church, and taught Sunday School and was Superintendent of the children's department for more than 25 years. Helen was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates. She especially cherished the time she spent with her family, particularly watching her grandchildren at their many sporting activities. In addition to her husband, Helen is survived by sons, Michael Gulnac and his wife, Kim, of Atlanta, GA, and Mark Gulnac and his wife, Suzanne, of Richmond, TX; and her daughters, Lynn Greggs and her husband, John, of Franklin, and Lisa Hays and her husband, Mike, also of Franklin. She is also survived by her 8 grandchildren, Robert Greggs and his wife, Rosalyn, of Franklin, Shellie Bell and her husband, Dan, of Franklin, Kristin White of Franklin, Richard Biery and his wife, Shannon, of Louisville, KY, Dr. Matthew Biery and his wife, Abbey of Philadelphia, Kristy Thompson of Franklin, Michael Hays, Jr. of Franklin, and Robynne Medberry of Sandy Lake.Helen is additionally survived by her 12 great-grandchildren, her great-great-grandchild, and her faithful companion, her dog, "Sadie".Family and friends of Helen will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Wednesday, January 7th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 8th at 11 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, with Rev. David Janz, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery.In memory of Helen, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Christ United Methodist Church - P.O. Box 1151, Franklin, PA 16323; and/or the Venango County Humane Society - P.O. Box 1045, Oil City PA 16301.To send flowers, cards, online condolences or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.The family would like to thank Sugarcreek Station and the Venango VNA Hospice for their loving care of Helen.