Helen Pavelko

Helen Pavelko, 94, of Minersville, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville, with her loving nieces by her side. Helen had been a resident of York Terrace since April, 2024. Born in Minersville on April 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Kero) Pavelko, She was a 1948 graduate of Minersville High School. After graduation, Helen, relocated in Jersey City, NJ and worked at the Old Gold Cigarette Pant until 1957 and then Western Electric until 1985 when she retired and moved back to Minersville to care for her parents. While living in New Jersey, Helen enjoyed traveling, having visited many European countries and American states. She was recognized for her service as a longtime volunteer at Deborah Hospital. Helen loved to play Bingo, do word and jigsaw puzzles, and work in her garden. Over the years she was a member of several bowling leagues in Pottsville. Helen was also an avid reader. She was a member of St. George Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Minersville where she was a member of the Altar Care Ministry and the church food sale fundraising group. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Nicholas, Joseph and Michael Pavelko. Surviving are her sister, Jeanette, her caregivers, nieces Kathleen, wife of David Hughes and Joanne, wife of John Weachock, nieces and nephews. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the entire staff of York Terrace Nursing Home for their loving care and compassion. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer contributions in Helen’s memory made to the Minersville Free Public Library, 220 S. 4th st., Minersville, Pa. 17954. Honoring Helen's wishes all services shall be private. Interment St. George Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.

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