Helen Chmiel
Helen Chmiel, 99, of Indiana, originally of Washington, went to be with her Lord and loving husband on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
She was born on February 1, 1923 in Washington, a daughter of the late Joseph and Susan Begalla Orlosky.
On January 19, 1947 Helen married Frank Samuel Chmiel who died on May 4, 2010. They were active members of St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church in Washington, PA.
Prior to marriage, Helen worked at Hazel Atlas #2 and Murphy’s Five and Dime Store. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, cooking for her family, polka music, and playing Uno.
Surviving are her three sons, Frank E. (Helen) of St. Charles, Mo., Gregory of Greensburg, and Gary of Canonsburg; a daughter, Patricia (Robert) Kusky of Homer City; three granddaughters, Karen (Andy) Connell of St. Charles, Mo., Jennifer (Josh) Reedy of Hopwood, and Monica Chmiel of Hermitage, Tenn.; two grandsons, Brian (Amanda) Chmiel of Lititz, and Jeffrey (Mallory) Chmiel of Bear, Del.; as well as eight great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Helen was preceded in death by a brother, Nicholas Orlosky; and three sisters, Susie Orlosky, Anna Getto, and Katherine Funka.
Friends will be received by the family from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 27, at the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, 500 Ben Franklin Road South, Indiana, PA 15701. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 28 at 11 a.m. in St. Thomas More University Parish, Indiana, PA, with Reverend Father Andrew Corriente, O.F.M., Cap. as celebrant. Burial will take place in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, McMurray, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas More University Parish, Indiana, PA, St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church, Washington, PA, or the St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store, 410 North 4th Street, Indiana, PA, 15701.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff of Moorehead Place, Indiana Square, and Beacon Ridge for the wonderful care Helen received.
To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.bowserminich.com.