Helen M. Platt, 100, of Poneto, passed away Saturday afternoon, Jan. 31, 2026, at Heritage Pointe in Warren.
Helen was born in Poneto Sept. 5, 1925, to George “Ralph” and Hazel (Cloud) White. She married Paul E. Platt on June 18, 1949, in Poneto. He preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 1991.
A 1944 graduate of Chester Center High School, Helen went on to work for the Poneto Post Office for six years, the Estey Piano Factory for five years, and Heyerly’s Meat Market in Bluffton for over five years. Helen was a member of Liberty Center United Methodist Church which later became the Liberty Center Community Church and played piano for the church for over 60 years.
Helen enjoyed crocheting, and the Good Sams Camping Club with her husband, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Helen is survived by two children, Bill (Jenny) Platt of Poneto and Carol (Gary) Mounsey of Bluffton; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Aside from her husband, Helen was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. From 2 p.m. until 7 p.m., at Goodwin – Harnish Funeral Home in Bluffton. Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home, with one hour of visitation prior to the service.
Pastor Steve Bard will officiate. Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Bluffton immediately following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Liberty Center Community Church.
Goodwin – Harnish Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.goodwincaleharnish.com