Helen "Jo" Wickiser, 87, of Fort Wayne, died on Monday, May 27, 2013 at home. Born in Leonard, Texas she was the only child to the late Noel and Lois (Baum) Berry. She retired from O''Neil Glass in 1986 after 25 years of service. She was member of Anthony Wayne First Church of God.

She is survived by her children Kathy Wickiser of Fort Wayne and Steve (Jeannie) Wickiser of Roswell, Ga.; two grandchildren, Susan Wheeler and William Wickiser; and 2 sweet great granddaughters, Averie and Kendall.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Robert Max Wickiser, on February 26, 2000.

Funeral service is 11 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Covington Memorial Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling one hour prior to service. Calling is 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2013 at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest at Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials are to church or Visiting Nurse.