Helen Anna Sarnecki Turkaly
January 18, 1912 ~ September 9, 2005
Helen Anna Sarnecki Turkaly, 93, of Weirton, passed away Friday, September 09, 2005 at the Valley Hospice Palliative Care Unit in Steubenville, OH. Born January 18, 1912 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Karol and Mary Acela Sarnecki. Helen was also preceded in death by her husband, Mike on October 21, 1989, and her brother, Walter Sarnecki.
Helen was a proud and loving mother and a member of Cove Presbyterian Church in Weirton. She lived at home until her recent illness and was known for her loving generosity to family, friends and those in need.
Helen’s survivors include her sons, Edward and his wife Bonnie of Vienna, VA, Michael and his wife Sharon of Cottageville, WV, David and his wife Nancy, Robert and his wife Kathy and Thomas Turkaly all of Weirton, WV; sister Wanda Sarnecki Lefebvre of Sun City, AZ; 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great- great granddaughter. She is also survived by her loving friends, Bea Zubaidi and Laura Osaba.
The family will receive friends Sunday 1-3 and 7-9PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Additional visitation will be 10AM until time of services at 11AM Monday at the Cove Presbyterian Church in Weirton.
Interment will follow in Saint Paul Cemetery, Weirton, WV.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in memory of Helen to the Cove Presbyterian Church, 3404 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062 or Valley Hospice, 380 Summit Avenue, Steubenville, OH 43952.
Share tributes with her family at www.grecohertnick.com
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Lynn has been keeping me informed on the health of your Mom, she was a very special lady. I’m so glad that I got to meet her. You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom, Love Pat
Dear Turkaly Family, You have my deepest condolences in the passing of Helen. Michael and the brothers, please know you are in our thoughts at this difficult time. As you may know, my wife, Jeanne, passed away on April 1st this year. I know how hard this time in life can be. Please call when you are in the area. John Porec and family
We are very saddened to hear the news of your beloved Mom passing away.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sad are the hearts she leaves behind yet nourished by her never ending gift of unconditional love that she shared so freely. As I sit here and think of her, I shall never forget how she opened her heart to the both of us and made us feel like family in a place that we had just arrived. We shared our love of animals and the beauty and wonder of all God’s creations as we treated our nocturnal friends to any leftovers we could gather from the refrigerator. She enlivened our pallets by sharing the many wonderful ethnic foods Weirton folks share between each other and she I thank every time I use my pressure cooker. No longer did I believe that if I didn’t use it right dinner would be blasted to smithereens all over the kitchen. Politics, current events, I didn’t have enough knowledge to keep up with someone who read at least 3 newspapers a day! John was the better conversationalist when it came to that subject, and the only time she came over to our yard was to sit with my Dad and delve into the world as it was and why it is… Our hearts will never be the same after knowing her. She shared her love, her unending care and concern for others and she “passed it forward” to us and now we pass it on and we are so blessed with her wonderful spirit that will always be a part of who we are! We Love You and our hearts are there with you as you say goodbye to your Mom. She will surely be missed.
Dear Turkaly Family, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. No matter how young or old she was , a mother’s death is not an easy time. Looks like the old guard is disappearing. My thoughts are with you. Ann
Mike and family, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Love, Ray and Sondra Brokaw
David and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mom. I lost my Mom many years ago. This kind of loss cannot really be explained. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Take comfort in the many good memories that you have. Sincerely, Jim Brandolino
Dave and family, Our deepest sympathy of the passing of your Mom. It is hard to loose a parent, no matter what age…..so we have to love them while they are here and remember all the good memories of them. Liz and Tom
Dear Ed and Family, So sorry to read about the passing of your mother. You have our deepest sympathy. Such a long time since we have seen each other. Take care. Love, Tom and Gerry Banketas