Helen M. Hatashita, 79, of Baldwinsville, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Cortland Regional Hospital. She was born in Belle Vernon, PA and has lived in the Baldwinsville area since 1953. She worked at the Thunderbird Lanes in Baldwinsville, the Hair and Body Experience Salon in Camillus, and also Syroco in Baldwinsville for over 10 years. Helen was pre-deceased by her husband, Keg T. Hatashita in 1992.

Survivors: daughter, Sheri L. (Ralph) Mills of Baldwinsville; son Gary L. (Danielle) Hatashita of Baldwinsville; sister, Mary Ann Chilson of Maryland; brother, Phillip Salm; four grandchildren, Gary Hatashita, Sammi Hatashita and Courtney Mills all of Baldwinsville and Lindsey Mills Stahl of Rochester; several nieces and nephews.

Services: 11:00am Friday, December 10, 2010 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville. Burial, Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Calling hours are 4-7pm Thursday, December 9, 2010 at the funeral home, 93 Downer St.

In lieu of Flowers: Arthritis Foundation, Upstate NY Chapter, PO Box 126, Fayetteville, NY 13066.