Reunited with the Love of Her Life!!

Helen "Jean" Draper passed away at home on April 1, 2025. Jean was born on October 9, 1930 in Worthington, PA, a daughter to the late Ronald and Mabel (Vensel) Lewis.

Jean was a part of the 1948 graduating class at Worthington-West Franklin High School. She worked for Kittanning Hospital in the Dietary Department. She spent several years at General Electric as a Glazer; which is where she met the love of her life, Joseph Draper, he passed away on April 29, 2022. She retired from AVI Food Systems.

Jean spent her free time watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. She loved to read until her eyesight no longer permitted. She had a profound love for animals. She loved her family beyond measure and was always there for them. She enjoyed cooking and especially enjoyed going on cruises and traveling with her husband.

Jean leaves behind many who love her including; her daughters Kimberly R. Priester of Austintown, Kelly A. (JP) Rogers of Niles, OH; two sons Jeff (Gracie) Prow of Pearland, TX, Tim Prow of De Pere, WI.; two step-sons Timothy (Laurie) Draper and Rick (Mary) Draper both of Columbus, OH; a brother John William (Pauline "POOLE") Lewis of Indiana, PA; a sister Karen Haines of Youngstown, OH; 3 grandchildren Chase Prow, Colin Gilliland and Tymon Gilliland; her Grand-Fur-Baby Frankie and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to Terri Claflin, Linda Rogers and JP for all of the selfless care and endless effort in helping to take care of Jean.

Jean was predeceased by her parents, her husband Joseph and her brother Edward Lewis.

A special thanks to Patriot Hospice for all they did.

A private burial will be held at a later date at Crown Hill Burial Park Chapel and Mausoleum in Vienna, OH.

Services were entrusted to Selby Funeral Home.