Helen Bakes Obituary

Helen T. Bakes, 97 of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026 in Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown. Born on September 22, 1928 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Agnes (Keglovits) Klusarits. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Anthony in 2003. She was employed as a sewing machine operator for Cross Country Clothes. Helen was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church in Northampton.

Survivors: daughter, Christine Wolfer and husband John; grandchildren, Elizabeth, John, Stephanie, Anthony, Jason; 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Son, Anthony Bakes, 2 brothers and 6 sisters preceded Helen in death.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 16th at 10:00 a.m. in the church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton. Family and friends may call on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the church. Interment will be in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Online condolences may be offered below.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church in loving memory of Helen.