Helen Smerick

Private funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, for Helen K. Smerick, 91, who passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Frank Kulischak; husband, Andy J. Smerick on Nov. 27, 1966; brothers, Mike and Frank Kulischak; sisters, Sue Zrimm, Martha Dankanich and Stella Thomas; and nephew, Duane Dankanich. Survivors include a niece, Donna Thomas of Chambersburg, Pa., and Nid Ogburn of Columbia, S.C.; great-niece, Noi Dankanich of Florida; and great-nephew, Brian Dankanich and wife, Shelly, of Monessen, who were her caregivers. Interment was at St. Dominic Cemetery in Donora. Arrangements were handled by the MELENYZER-DuBARR FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 825 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi