Helen R. Zajacs Wehr, age 77, of Zelienople, formerly of Fombell, passed away Monday morning March 10, 2014, in VNA Inpatient Hospice, Butler.
Born July 28, 1936, in Zelienople, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Mary Soltes Zajacs.
She was a member of St. Gregory R.C. Church, Zelienople.
Helen was a devoted mother who served as a band booster for Riverside High School, and for many years she was very active in the Cancer Support Group at Ellwood City Hospital.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph E. Wehr, on Oct. 19, 2004, and one sister, Kathryn Wahl.
She is survived by five daughters, Mary Jo (Paul) Hughes of Butler, Tina Sloan of Harmony, Ailene (John) Hudack of Hookstown, Arlene (Joe) Mondine of Ellwood City, and Joan (Brian) Sinz of Harmony; one son, Charles R. Wehr of Ellwood City; Three sisters, Mary Ann Stickel, of Washington, PA Marge (Dave) Eberle and Betty Crans both of Harmony; two brothers, John (Anna) Zajacs of Evans City and Steve (Maureen) Zajacs of Coraopolis; and seven grandchildren.
The family of Helen will receive friends and relatives on Thursday March 13, 2013, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9, at the Kinsey Volz F.H., 114 West Spring St., Zelienople, Pa 16063.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 11:00 A.M. from St. Gregory R.C. Church, 2 West Beaver Street, Zelienople, PA 16063
If desired memorial donations may be made to Ellwood City Relay for Life. c/o Frank Cooper, 32088 Wilmington Rd,. New Castle Pa 16105, or VNA Hospice, 115 Technology Dr., Butler PA 16001.
