Helen Paolo
October 9, 1930 ~ January 1, 2021
Helen Paolo, a lifelong resident of Weirton, died Friday, January 1, 2021. She was 90 years old.
Helen was born in Weirton, WV on October 9, 1930 to Theodore and Dorothy Gvozdich Dragisich. When Helen was a young girl, her mother passed away and her father then married Mildred Petrovich Dragisich.
Helen married Joseph A. Paolo, Sr. Joe was a supervisor in the central oil house of Weirton Steel, and Helen took care of the home. During their 57 years of marriage, Joe and Helen were blessed with two children, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Helen cherished the times when she could be around her family and friends. She enjoyed cooking and baking and loved sharing the traditions of Serbian Christmas and Easter with her family. Traveling to Seattle and New York to visit relatives and friends brought enjoyment to Helen’s life. As she got older, weekly trips with her son, Joey to ‘Wal Marts’, Krogers, Eat ‘n Park, and Twisters were the highlights of her day. She loved visiting and talking with people.
In addition to her father, mother, and stepmother, Helen was preceded in death by her daughter and grandson, Teddi and Justin Licker on December 13, 1988; and her husband, Joseph A. Paolo, Sr. on July 14, 2007.
Helen will be remembered with love by her son, Joseph A. Paolo, Jr. and his wife Andrea; grandchildren, Millacent (Robert) Warner and Joel Paolo; great-grandchildren, Leah Louise and Luke Robert Warner; brother, Robert K. Drake; and son-in-law, Donald (Roberta) Licker.
Due to the pandemic, private visitation and services will be conducted at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home on Wednesday January 6, 2021.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend an outdoor committal service at Saint Paul’s Cemetery 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Social distancing, as well as mask wearing, will be observed.
A celebration of Helen’s life will be held later this year.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider making a memorial contribution in Helen’s name to the Weirton United Way 3970 Main Street Weirton, WV 26062 or to the Weirton Medical Center Attn: Communications 601 Colliers Way Weirton, WV 26062 www.weirtonmedical.com.
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Prayers for the family!!!
Sending our sympathy and prayers.
My deepest sympathy
Reunited with her daughter and grandson! Rest In Peace, Mrs. Paolo!
Dear Joe, Andrea and family: I extend my deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers as you grieve your loss. Sincerely, Stan
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry.. your family will be in our prayers
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Sympathies to Joe and Andi Paolo
Joe, we are sorry for your loss. Your mom was very dear to us. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Love, Kim and Dennis
Dear Joe, We are saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. Love to you and Andy and the family. Sharon and Don Green
Joe and family, I am saddened to learn of Helen’s passing. You have my deepest sympathy. She was such a sweet lady. May she Rest In Peace.
PRAYERS FOR HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS 🙏❤️🌺
Joe and Andrea, Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have great memories of Helen. She was like a second mother to me growing up in our neighborhood. Rest In Peace dear Helen. Sandy Evano Ellis, Sarasota, Fl
Dear Joe and Andi, So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. She now rests in God’s Perfect Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Our Deepest Sympathy to You and & your Family. Sincerely, George & Joanne
I’m so sorry to hear about Helen’s passing. Helen was kind and thoughtful person that I had the pleasure to spend so much time with during her visits to New York City. Her “year round” holiday and birthday cards will be sorely missed. Condolences to the immediate and extended family. Attached is one of my favorite photos of Helen and Bob during one of her most welcomed visits. XXOO Patrck
Deepest sympathy
To one of my favorite cousins, I will miss our chats, your cards and your great recipes. Loved your dearly. Cousin Andi