Helen Sauerbaum (Sabato), 88, of Philadelphia, Pa, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2025. She was born July 15, 1936. She graduated from Jules E. Mastbaum High School in 1954. Shortly after she married George G. Sauerbaum on June 2, 1956  with whom she spent the last 68 years. Their union was blessed with six children, thirteen grandchildren and six (with two more on the way) great-grandchildren. Helen could be found whipping up something in the kitchen or reading a novel in her favorite chair. She loved going on vacation with her family to Florida and spending time together during the holidays. She valued good manners, honesty and above all love for her family.  She is survived by her husband George, her six children: Eleanor, Nancy, George L. (Jean), Elaine (Michael), Mark (Tracy), and Allan (Kathleen), and all 13 grandchildren: Rodger, Kristiana, Anthony, Pamela, Michelle, George P., Helen, Shelby, Michael, Joshua, Jeremy, Rachel, and Logan and 6 great grandchildren: Nicholas, Antonio, Billy, Taryn, Violet, and Alicia.

Services will be held on Friday March 14, 2025  at Kirk & Nice at  Sunset Memorial Park at  333 West County Line Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. Viewing begins at 11 am with service to follow at 12 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Helen's name may be made to Children's hospital of philadelphia - Division of Ophthalmology