Helena M. (Pribula) Deegan

Helena M. (Pribula) Deegan, 91, of Linfield, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 10, 2026 at her home. She was the devoted wife of the late Paul J. Deegan, Sr.

Born on April 12, 1934 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Helena was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Barnaik) Pribula. A proud graduate of Phoenixville High School, she was Salutatorian of the Class of 1952, a member of the Honor Society, and received the Freedom Foundation award for her graduation speech. She enjoyed a long career as Branch Manager for Phoenixville Federal Bank and Trust, serving both the Phoenixville and Kimberton locations.

Helena was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and stayed active with the Phoenixville Senior Center and Phoenixville Senior Circle at Phoenixville Hospital. She found joy in traveling, painting, arts and crafts, and gardening. An excellent cook, she ran her own cake business as a trained Wilton decorator and instructor. Above all, she cherished time with her family and took great pride in the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will be remembered as a natural leader who was kind, friendly, ambitious, caring, and loving.

She is survived by her seven children, Diane Deegan, Paul Deegan, Jr. and his wife Susan, Veronica Antecki and her husband Michael, Linda Deuber, James Deegan and his wife Tracey, Lisa Ruth and her husband Kevin, and Maria Carroll and her husband Brian; 18 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.