Helen T. Dorbish Tarica 1929-2023

She was born Oct. 1, 1929, in Smoky Hollow in Youngstown, a daughter of John G. and Theresa Janitor Dorbish.

Mrs. Tarica, a graduate of The Rayen High School, was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and a member of the Slovak Ladies of SS. Cyril and Methodius Church.

Helen, a homemaker, enjoyed cooking family dinners, watching her grandchildren and especially being with her family.

Her husband, Eugene Anthony Tarica, whom she married April 12, 1949, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Church, died Feb. 12, 2019.

She leaves a son, Thomas (Linda) Tarica of Hubbard; a daughter, Diane Diaz of Hubbard; five grandchildren, Steve (Colleen) Diaz, Jason (Michelle) Diaz, Helena Covert, Edward (Susan) Tarica and Eugene (Michelle) Tarica; six great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Reagan, Reese, Mia, Ethan and Veda; and one great-great-granddaughter on the way, Laney.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Eugene; four brothers, Michael, John, Edward and William; a son, Edward Tarica; and her son-in-law, Carlos Diaz.

Helen’s final resting place will be in Hubbard Union Cemetery.

A private funeral Mass was held at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church.

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