Helen Rigas Fliotsos 1929-2021

She was born in Youngstown on Feb. 26, 1929, to Peter and Zaharo Rigas. Helen graduated from South High School in June 1946 and then attended Youngstown College.

She Married George G. Fliotsos on June 12, 1949, and was married 58 years until George’s passing on Oct. 18, 2007. She was a member of St. John’s the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church.

She leaves many wonderful nieces and nephews. She leaves godchild and niece, Zara (Dr. Michael) Cerni; nieces and nephews, Renee’ (Dr. Larry) Gessner, Pamela (Dr. Konrad) Filutowski, Dean (Janie) Fliotsos, Steliane (Dr. Tim) Buchanan, Attorney William (Kelli) Masters and Elayne Masters ; and many grand-nieces and nephews and godchildren. Helen also had wonderful neighbors, Tony and Lory DiGiacomo and Suzan Masters.

Friends will be received from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday May 4, 2021, at St. John’s the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church .

Due to COVID-19, all social distancing practices will be followed. Masks are required.

To view this obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.vaschak-kirilafh.com.

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