East Worcester – Helen M. Tiffany, 90, passed away at home June 16, 2026 following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Born on May 20, 1936, in East Worcester, she was the daughter of George and Mary (Muehl) Naples.

She graduated from Worcester Central School and Mildred Elley Secretarial School. 

On May 31, 1958, she married Raymond Tiffany at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Worcester. He predeceased her on March 28, 2011. 

Helen served as the Worcester Town Clerk for many years. She was a member of the Worcester Central School Board, serving as president for several years, and was the treasurer for the East Worcester Fire District. She also was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the Altar Rosary Society, as well as serving as a Girl Scout leader. 

She is survived by her children, Donna (David) Littlecook of Glenville, Alan (Charlene) Tiffany of East Worcester, and Brian (Valerie) Tiffany of Worcester; four grandchildren, Amanda (Jon), Matthew (Hannah), Mason (Fran), and Jenna; three great-grandchildren, Brodie, Weston, and Myles; her brothers, Paul and Fred Naples; and several nieces and nephews. 

A funeral mass will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 201 Main St., Worcester, with the Reverend Joseph Arockiasamy as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

A celebration of Helen’s life will be announced at a later date. 

Memorial donations may be made to the East Worcester Hose Company No. 1, 70 Main St., East Worcester, NY 12064 or the Worcester Emergency Squad, PO Box 191, Worcester, NY 12197. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Heller & Skinner Funeral Home, 155 Main St., Worcester; www.hellerskinnerfh.com