The Capital; Annapolis MD; 2008-1-30

Dianna Helsel
Dianna Lynn Helsel, 57, of Crownsville and previously of Millersville,
died Jan. 28 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of complications from a
surgery 13 years ago.  Mrs. Helsel was born Nov. 16, 1950, in Baltimore
County to Mary "Sue" Lake of Pasadena and the late James Lake.  She
graduated from Kenwood High School and earned an associate's degree from
Anne Arundel County Community College.  She worked for the Loral Corp.,
Harris Corp., Ford Aerospace, El-Tech in Westinghouse, and Deluxe Check
Printers.  She also worked with government contractors, which required her
to have a high-level security clearance.  She enjoyed collecting angels
and researching genealogy.  She was active in youth organizations such
as Greater Glen Burnie Baseball and the Anne Arundel Gridiron Rebels.
She was preceded in death by one son, Rick Helsel; and one brother,
Gerald Lake.  Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Richard "Pete"
Helsel; one son, James Helsel of Pasadena; one brother, James Lake of
Essex; and two grandchildren.  Family and friends may visit from 3 to 5
and 7 to 9 p.m.  tomorrow at Singleton Funeral and Cremation Services,
1 Second Ave. S.W. in Glen Burnie.  Funeral services will be held at 10
a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Gardens of
Faith Memorial Park.  Memorial contributions may be made to Anne Arundel
Medical Center, Spine Center, Sajak Pavillion, Suite 240, 2001 Medical
Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.



Baltimore Sun; Baltimore MD; 2008-1-30

HELSEL, Dianna Lynn On January 28, 2008, Dianna Lynn Helsel of
Crownsville, formerly of Millersville. Devoted wife to Richard "Pete"
Helsel for 29 years; loving mother to James Helsel and the late Rick
Helsel; caring daughter to Mary "Sue" and the late James Lake; dear sister
to James Lake and the late Gerald Lake. She was also survived by her
daughter-in-law Angie Helsel and 2 grandchildren, Zachary Helsel and James
Helsel, Jr.  The family will receive visitors at the Singleton Funeral &
Cremation Services, 1 2nd Ave SW (Crain Hwy) Glen Burnie from 3-5 & 7-9 PM
on Thursday. The funeral ceremony will be held on Friday at 10 AM in the
funeral home chapel. Interment Gardens of Faith Memorial Gardens. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to Anne Arundel Medical Center Spine
Center, Sajak Pavillion Suite 240; 2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD
21401. For further information, please visit www.singletonfuneralhome.com.