Laura R. Helay
Laura R. Helay, 61, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Monday, July 22, 2019, in Bridgeville Rehabilitation and Care Center.
She was born October 16, 1957, in Canonsburg, to Herman R. Helay and the late Lillian R. Drake Helay.
Laura graduated from Canon-McMillan High School in 1975. She was also a graduate of Penn Commercial Business College in 1978 and then attended Washington & Jefferson College.
Ms. Helay was a lifelong member of the Slovene National Benefit Society 138 of Strabane.
She was employed for more than 20 years at St. Clair Hospital as an EEG technician, as well as at Washington Hospital and Canonsburg Hospital.
During her career in the medical field, she was also a tumor registrar for the State of Pennsylvania, cardiac lab tech, CPR and first aid instructor, smoking cessation facilitator and Safe Sitter instructor.
Laura was a lifelong member of Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church and Choir and traveled to St. Croix and Haiti for medical missions.
She enjoyed country music and was a country dance instructor for local country dance associations, and she traveled to Kentucky to dance on a popular country TV show with the Boots and Garters Dance Group.
In addition to her father, she is survived by her brother, Michael S. Helay (Danielle), and many friends.
Friends are welcome at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 27, for a funeral service in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor, Darla A. Tripoli, LFD, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120. Interment will be private.
To view or leave condolences, visit www.salandrafunerals.com.