Jan Sydney Helscher Martinec Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jan Sydney Helscher Martinec of Spring Mills, Pennsylvania, who passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Helscher and Elaine Saunee Helscher; her brother Kurt Helscher; and her brothers-in-law, Thomas Martinec and Rick Gaille.
She is survived by: her husband David J. Martinec; her daughters, Wendy Leigh Martinec (Bill Gioftsidis) and Erin Martinec Puissegur (Dennis Peter); her siblings, Elaine Helscher Gaille, Denise Helscher Strauss (Bob) and Mark F. Helscher; her sisters-in-law, Denise Mestayer Helscher and Christine C. Martinec; and her grandchildren, Zachary David Martinec Gioftsidis (Teagan), Mason Peter Martinec Gioftsidis, Spencer Thomas Martinec Gioftsidis, Eliza Jan Puissegur, Rivers Joseph Puissegur and Jacques Anton Puissegur.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 16th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Howard Christian Church (367 Walnut St, Howard, PA 16841). A memorial service was held on Friday, January 16th 2026 at 6:00 PM at the same location.
The family respectfully requests no flowers, as Howard Christian Church is already beautifully adorned with Jan's favorite Christmas poinsettias.
