Helen Marie Clapp, née Deetz, 82, former Glen Burnie resident, passed away on March 24, 2026, peacefully at UPMC Memorial in York, Pennsylvania. Born on June 14, 1943, in Cumberland, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Irvin Romaine Deetz and the late Helen Mae (Rhodes) Deetz.Helen spent her early career as a dedicated telephone operator and receptionist for the Maryland State Highway Administration. She moved to Pennsylvania in 2003, where she quickly became an active and cherished member of her new community. She was a faithful member of the Church of God in Stewartstown, Pa., a regular at the Stewartstown Senior Center, and a dedicated member of the American Legion. As a true supporter of veterans, this held a special place in her heart, reflecting the fact that all three of her husbands were servicemen.A woman of vibrant interests, Helen was an avid reader whose favorite authors included Nora Roberts, Debbie McCumber, and Lee Child. She also possessed a deep love for cooking and baking, and her kitchen was a testament to her generous spirit. She was particularly fond of yellow roses. Helen embraced adventure through travel, enjoying cruises and land trips to destinations such as Alaska, England, Scotland, Ireland, and Bermuda. She is survived by a loving family and many friends who will remember her warmth, her strength, and her enduring zest for life.

Helen is preceded in death by her parents, Irvin Romaine Deetz and Helen Mae (Rhodes) Deetz; and her husbands, William C. Conrad, and Richard A. Clapp. She is survived by her children, Robin Martinez (David, Jr.) of Stewartstown, Pa, Kelley Tanner of Frederick, MD, Melissa Breighner of Evans, GA, Matthew Tanner of Glen Burnie, and Michael Galliher (Kathy) of Glen Burnie, MD; her brother, Frederick Romaine Deetz of Irwin, Pa; her sister, Hazel Lee Fasnacht of Palm Coast, FL; her 3 grandchildren, Shane McLucas, Katherine Stanley, and Brenden Martinez and her 3 great grandchildren, Connor McLucas, Ivyanna Lauer, Callen McLucas, and Arya Stanley.

Family and friends may visit at the KIRKLEY RUDDICK FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday April 1st, 2026, 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Funeral service, Thursday April 2nd, 2026, at 10am, at the funeral home. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park.