James F. Helser, 51, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2013. He was born on April 22, 1962 in Newark, Ohio to Gerald and Dorothy (Stoltz) Helser. Jim attended the Olivet Church of the Brethren, and worked for Sygma Network as a delivery truckdriver.He is survived by his loving family: by his wife Angel Helser; son, Tony (Karen) Helser; daughter, Aretta Helser; grandchildren, Ruby Nicole Helser and Edward Leonard; his mother, Dorothy; sisters, Donna (Robert) Gorton, Catherine Wolfter, and Nancy (Joe) McConnell; brothers, Steven Helser, Larry (Sue) Helser, Gerald (Deborah) Helser and Michael (Tina) Helser. Jim also had numerous nieces, nephew, great nieces, great nephews and to many friends to list.He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Deborah.A funeral service, celebrating Jims life, will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. in the Thornville home of HOSKINSON-Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service, 56 S. Main St., with Pastor Eric Miller officiating. Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Rockmill Nursing Home in Carroll, Ohio. Online condolences may be sent to www.hoskinsonfuneral.comHOSKSINSON-Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service, Thornville, is honored to care for the Helser Family.