Feb 15, 2022

Helen Gayarski Samila, 96, of Washington, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, in Strabane Woods. She was born November 2, 1925, in Washington, and grew up in Canonsburg. Mrs. Samila was a daughter of the late Vincent and Pauline Delhi Gayarski.

On August 24, 1946, she married her beloved husband, Nick Samila Jr., who is deceased. They were blessed with a beautiful marriage close to 75 years.

Surviving are her children, Patty (Frank) Steinle of Franklin Park and David of Washington; and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her fur babies, Zeke, Louie and the late Guinness.

Deceased are her sisters, Freda Gayarski, Mary Gregor, Anna Zanardelli, Margaret Gayarski and Cathy Franitti; and brothers, Michael and Louis Gayarski.

Mrs. Samila attended Canonsburg High School. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church.

Prior to having children, she worked at RCA. When her children were raised, she returned to and retired from RCA.

Helen spent her time as a devoted wife and mother, who loved and nurtured her family. The joy of her life was raising her two children and spending time with family. She loved to cook and bake and was excellent at it.

Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, in the Warco-Falvo Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson at East Katherine Avenues, Washington, S. Timothy Warco, supervisor / director, Holly Renay Warco, director, S. Timothy Warco II, director, Park N. Crosier, director. A blessing service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 17, in the funeral home. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, 69 W. Maiden Street, Washington, PA 15301.

Condolences may be expressed at www.WarcoFalvoFuneralHome.com.