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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Helen M Holupko (Balash)
Helen M
Holupko (Balash)
Jul 15, 1924 — Mar 14, 2014
Helen M Holupko (Balash)'s Obituary
Helen M. Holupko, 89, formerly of Masontown, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 14, 2014. She was born on July 15, 1924 in Grays Landing, PA, daughter of Andrew and Anna (Hunchuck) Balash.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Michael Holupko, and four brothers and sisters, Joseph Balash, Anne Balash, Paul Balash, and Elizabeth Freiberg.
Helen was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Masontown, Confraternity of Christian Mothers, Catholic Daughters of America, Faith-Gray-McArdle VFW Ladies Auxiliary 4584, Fort Mason American Legion Ladies Auxiliary 423, Pal's Social Club Ladies Auxiliary, 8/40 Salon 105, and First Catholic Slovak Ladies Union.
During World War II Helen worked at a Defense Plant in Cleveland, OH, affectionately called "Rosie the Riveter" by her friends and co-workers.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Patty (Balash) Blair and husband Alfred "Butch" of Masontown, PA: Andrea Balash Clark and husband James of Uniontown with whom she made her home; Michael A. Holupko and wife Darcy of Carmichaels, PA; and Lisa (Holupko) Glugla and husband Peter of Mt. Wolf, PA; Grandchildren: Richard Blair and his girlfriend Sharon Beattie, Kelly Kotarsky and husband David, Scott Blair and wife Amy, Jeff Clark, Kim Yauger and husband Derek, Ryan Clark and girlfriend Alyssa, Danielle Glugla, Jessica Glugla and fianc Cory, Cody Glugla, and Sarah Glugla; Great Grandchildren: Kaitlyn and Blair Kotarsky, Nicholas and Kennedy Yauger, Hunter, Dustin, and Lacey Blair; a brother, Charles E. Balas and wife Shirley of Smithfield, PA; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Haky Funeral Home, Inc., 515 N. Main St., Masontown, PA, on Sunday, March 16, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.; and Monday, March 17, until 9:30 a.m. when Prayers of Transfer will be said.
The Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. on Monday in St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 101 West Church Ave., Masontown, PA, with Rev. Father William G. Berkey as Celebrant.
Interment will follow at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Mary Cemetery, Leckrone, PA.
St. Francis of Assisi Christian Mothers will recite the Rosary on Sunday at 3 p.m.
The Pal's Social Club Ladies Auxiliary will hold services in the funeral home chapel at 7 p.m.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Michael Holupko, and four brothers and sisters, Joseph Balash, Anne Balash, Paul Balash, and Elizabeth Freiberg.
Helen was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Masontown, Confraternity of Christian Mothers, Catholic Daughters of America, Faith-Gray-McArdle VFW Ladies Auxiliary 4584, Fort Mason American Legion Ladies Auxiliary 423, Pal's Social Club Ladies Auxiliary, 8/40 Salon 105, and First Catholic Slovak Ladies Union.
During World War II Helen worked at a Defense Plant in Cleveland, OH, affectionately called "Rosie the Riveter" by her friends and co-workers.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Patty (Balash) Blair and husband Alfred "Butch" of Masontown, PA: Andrea Balash Clark and husband James of Uniontown with whom she made her home; Michael A. Holupko and wife Darcy of Carmichaels, PA; and Lisa (Holupko) Glugla and husband Peter of Mt. Wolf, PA; Grandchildren: Richard Blair and his girlfriend Sharon Beattie, Kelly Kotarsky and husband David, Scott Blair and wife Amy, Jeff Clark, Kim Yauger and husband Derek, Ryan Clark and girlfriend Alyssa, Danielle Glugla, Jessica Glugla and fianc Cory, Cody Glugla, and Sarah Glugla; Great Grandchildren: Kaitlyn and Blair Kotarsky, Nicholas and Kennedy Yauger, Hunter, Dustin, and Lacey Blair; a brother, Charles E. Balas and wife Shirley of Smithfield, PA; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Haky Funeral Home, Inc., 515 N. Main St., Masontown, PA, on Sunday, March 16, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.; and Monday, March 17, until 9:30 a.m. when Prayers of Transfer will be said.
The Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. on Monday in St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 101 West Church Ave., Masontown, PA, with Rev. Father William G. Berkey as Celebrant.
Interment will follow at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Mary Cemetery, Leckrone, PA.
St. Francis of Assisi Christian Mothers will recite the Rosary on Sunday at 3 p.m.
The Pal's Social Club Ladies Auxiliary will hold services in the funeral home chapel at 7 p.m.
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Funeral Services for Helen M Holupko (Balash)
Service
March
17
Monday
St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church
Starts at 10:00 am
Visitation
May
16
Friday
Haky Funeral Home, Inc.
6:00 - 8:00 pm
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