Helen Palumbo

Helen Palumbo, 90, of Weirton, peacefully passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at her home. Born February 7, 1922 in Eldersville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Alexandra Tubowsky Zamosky. She was also preceded in death by her husband Patsy John Palumbo on November 16, 1997, seven brothers Joseph, Stanley, Casmer, Leo, John, Andrew and Frank, two sisters Ida Maczka and Sophia Peterson and son-in-law Rich Baker. Helen was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church and was a retired business woman. Before retiring, she and her husband owned and operated the former Palumbo Grocery Store, the Palumbo Western Auto Store and Pat's Sharpening Shop. She was a member of the Legion of Mary, Cards for Cancer, Adopt-A-Child program, AARP and Weir High Band Parents. She was a volunteer worker for the American Red Cross and honorary member of the Sheriff's Association. For many years, she worked as a voting poll clerk. She was also a member of the National Arbor Day Foundation, Knights of Columbus 3734 Auxiliary, Italian Sons and Daughters and a long-time member of the Pleasant Valley Country Club and the Ladies Golf Association. Mrs. Palumbo believed in her strong, Christian faith in God. She loved music, gardening, golf and her family. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan and thoroughly enjoyed watching PGA golf tournaments. She is survived by her daughters Mary Alice "Patti" Baker of South Carolina and Karen Palumbo-Heinz and her husband Don of Weirton; granddaughters Cara Koscinski and her husband Brant and Kimberly Josephs and her husband Jason; grandson Matthew Heinz; great grandsons Jacob and Joshua Koscinski and Michael Josephs; great granddaughter Jennifer Rose Josephs; her best friend and sister-in-law Marge Leppar of Weirton; sister-in-law Marianne Palumbo of Florida and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Wednesday, June 13, 2012 from 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10AM Thursday, June 14 at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Manuel Gelido presiding. Entombment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton. Memorial contributions may be made to American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders, P. O. Box 29545, Atlanta, GA 30359 or St. Joseph Memorial Fund, 229 California Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062. Helen's family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Gary Hanson for his compassionate care of their mother and a special thank you to Josie Martin.