Helen M. Wudarsky
August 23, 1922 ~ June 18, 2009
Helen M. Wudarsky, 86, of Weirton, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2009 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH. Born August 23, 1922 in Weirton, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Martha Thomas. She was also preceded in death by her husband Theodore P. Wudarsky on April 5, 1999, son Thomas Wudarsky in 1953 and sister Anna Korbel.
Mrs. Wudarsky was a medical secretary, having worked with Dr. Flood, Dr. Thompson at Weirton Steel and Dr. Mikita. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church where she actively volunteered her time. She was also a member of the Christian Mothers, the Church Choir and the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Union. She enjoyed crocheting and baking for her family and friends.
Helen is survived by her son Theodore J. Wudarsky and his wife Gloria of Mt. Lebanon, PA; daughter Marianne Wudarsky, M.D. of Guilford, CT; sister Irene Brunette of Pittsburgh; step-granddaughter Elizabeth Lucini, Pharm D of Weehawken, NJ; a very special grandson Michael Wudarsky also of Pittsburgh and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Sunday, June 21, 2009 from 3-5PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10AM Monday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church with the Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer officiating. Entombment will be in St. Paul Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 229 California Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Marianne (and Family): Please accept my sincere sympathy at your mother’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Dan Petrovich (danielpetrovich@hotmail.com)
Dear Marianne , Ted and family, My deepest condolances for the loss of your mother. She was a great lady and inspirational friend. I met your mom through our St. Joseph’s choir in 1990. She was always so supportive of me to cantor for our choir. Her faith was unshakeable and touched me. She spoke of you often with great pride and joy. I will miss her. Marie
Ted and Marianne, Thinking of you and offering my condolences at this time of your loss. Lori LaFrance Hurd
Aunt Helen, I will miss you. Say “Hi” to Browney for me. Love, Anna
Your steadfast support of your family was an inspiration to us all. May you rest in eternal peace.
Hello, Marianne, please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your mom. I am sorry that we’ve lost touch and I’m not aware if you’ve been in Weirton much. But I hope you are blessed with the strength and courage to go through this difficult time.
Our condolensces to your family. Aunt Helen was always so nice to me and also to my sons Michael & Billy Merkich. She will be sadly missed.
Marianne – I am very sorry to hear that your mom has passed – Helen… But I am more sad that I did not get to pay my respects in person and see you – oh it’s been so long and I would just have liked to hug you and see you and hear you laugh. Our lives are going so fast and it seems that death is one of the ways you reunite these days (Diane’s dad, Soozie Kurcina’s mom). If you ever feel compelled to just email me I would love to keep in touch. You know I am here in Weirton and Ricky and I live 3 doors from my parents – 84 and 87. If I don’t hear from you that’s okay, too. Debbie Ferrar said you asked about me and that is even enough. I will never forget you, Marianne. Miles apart but not in my heart. Love to you always and all ways.
To Ted & Family We extended our prayers to you and your family during this time of loss.To help ease the hurt, reflect on the good times and special memories you shared with your mom. Only God and time will ease the pain Your fellow co-worker Don Turner