Helen Yurko 1930-2020

Helen was born Feb. 17, 1930, in Youngtown, a daughter of the late Imro and Anna Klimcak Yurko.

She was a retiree of the accounting department of GF Business Equipment.

Helen was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church and supported all the church events. She was active with both the Senior’s and Byzantine Ladies clubs in which she held positions and supported all sponsored fundraising events. She was also a lifetime member of the GCU on a national level, where she served as an Auditor and was also involved with the Local GCU Lodge 252, where she also served in numerous capacities. She was very active in planning the local events. She was an avid bowler and participated in several GCU sponsored bowling events including the Sunday Mixed League.

Helen also enjoyed playing bingo, going on bus trips to the various casinos. She was an avid traveler including trips to Europe which included visits to Slovakia to visit family. She enjoyed being around her family for various events. She was always willing to shuttle family and friends if needed.

Helen leaves behind to cherish her memories, her sister, Mary Oleyar of Youngstown; as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, John Yurko, Anne Hrusovsky and Margaret Iannazone; and her longtime companion, Ed Kikta.

Helen will be buried at Calvary Cemetery, and there will be a memorial liturgy held in her honor at a later date.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Inn at Poland Way for the kindness and caring shown to Helen.

The family has entrusted her care to the Kubina Yuhasz Wasko Funeral Home.

Please visit www.waskofamily.com to send the family condolences.

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