Albert G. “Gene” Helsel, 75, of Russell, PA, died Monday October 19, 2026, in Kinzua Heathcare and Rehab, Warren, PA.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Artone as an engineer and earlier by Crawford Furniture. He also owned and operated Melody Inn for several years.

He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and South Hill Country Club.

He was an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Surviving is his son Jason (Julie) Helsel of Lakewood; nieces and nephews Rhonda (Ellery) Bauer of Bemus Point, Pamela Seekings of Youngsville, PA and Thomas (Robin) Wachter of Salamanca.

He was preceded in death by his mother Naomi Wroblewski in 2009; his stepfather Edward Wroblewski in 1985; his sister Naomi “Fay” Scott and his dog Max.

Friends will be received from 4-6 pm Thursday in the Lind Funeral Home. Visitors are encouraged to wear Buffalo Bills apparel. Gene would like that.

No formal funeral service will observed.

Memorial donations may be made to Warren County Hospice.