Helen E. Donnorummo 1928-2026

Helen was born Aug. 4, 1928, in Youngstown, the daughter of Carl and Alice Smith Larson.

Helen married Sam Donnorummo and enjoyed putting puzzles together with him. She also loved baking cookies at the holidays and collecting American flags.

She is survived by her daughter, Susan Salmen; son, Sam (Lisa) Donnorummo II; and grandchildren, Sam Donnorummo III and Alexis Donnorummo.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Sam, who passed away Sept. 25, 2010; daughters, Barbara (John) Pihonsky and Charlotte Donnorummo; son-in-law, Michael Salmen; and grandson, John Pihonsky III; as well as three brothers and one sister.

There will be a private service for Helen.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Helen’s name to Animal Charity Humane Society, 8469 Southern Blvd., Building 3, Youngstown, OH 44512, www.animalcharityofohio.org/donate.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Kubina-Yuhasz Funeral Home. Visit www.waskofamily.com to view the obituary and send the family condolences.

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