Helen P Lesnoski

– Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Helen P. “Patty” Lesnoski, 88, of Warren, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Hospice House in Poland with her loving family by her side.

She was born November 26, 1936 in Warren, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Churman) Karafa. 

Helen was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and a lifetime resident of Warren. She worked at Warren Sanitary Dairy and was an amazing cook at John F. Kennedy High School which aided in sending her children to catholic school.

She was a loving and devoted mother and homemaker. Helen was an excellent cook and baker, and her family will miss all her wonderful dishes. She also loved spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren and great grandchildren along with taking bus trips to casinos.

Helen was a devoted catholic and member of Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church-St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Parish in Warren. She volunteered her time at the church making pierogis, kolachi and Easter bread.

Her husband of over 69 years Patrick M. Lesnoski whom she married in 1955 passed away on August 2, 2021.

Helen will be deeply missed by her beloved children Patrick (Patricia) Lesnoski Jr., Mark Lesnoski,, Janet (Al) Knepper, Judy Fye, Jeff (Della) Lesnoski, Paul (Terri) Lesnoski, Carla (Bruce) Maggiano and Carol (Bill) Dunmire, her 20 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren whom she adored along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, Helen was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and her brother.

Family and friends may pay their respects to Helen on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish-Blessed Sacrament Church, 3020 Reeves Rd. NE, Warren, where a Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 am with Fr. Edward Stafford as celebrant.

Helen’s family will be having a celebration of life in her memory at a later date.

Burial will follow at All Souls Cemetery, Bazetta.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Rd. NE, Warren.

In lieu of flowers material contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, Maryland 21741.

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