Helene A. Brocious 1963-2026

She was born on an autumn day, Sept. 2, 1963, in Statesboro, Georgia, a daughter of Daniel and Martha Adams Foglio.

Helene started her working career as a paralegal in Philadelphia, then worked for Lincoln Behavioral Center. She finished her career as a medical assistant.

Helene could cook anything and make it taste great. She loved fishing and enjoying life with her partner, family and friends; she also enjoyed all types of music and recorded two CDs.

Helene leaves to cherish her memory, her son, David Brocious; daughter, Jessica (Christopher) Simmons; her beloved partner of 13 years, Joseph Messer; sister, Gina Bostic; brothers, Edward Foglio and Daniel Foglio; grandsons, Johnathon Brocious and Henry Simmons; and granddaughter, Harper Brocious.

Friends may call 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at the Fox Funeral Home, Boardman, followed by a funeral service at 5 p.m., officiated by the Rev. Don Monaco.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to give condolences to the family.

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