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Helen Shirey Obituary
Helen M. Shirey, 85, passed away September 11, 2006.
She was born in Akron where she lived all of her life. Helen graduated from North High School and served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. After the service she worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in plant protection, than later became an executive secretary for Akron Public Schools.
Preceded in death by her husband, Ernest; sisters, Jenny Joyce and Genevieve Kubilus; brothers, Bobby, Leo, John and Eddie Sadowski; she is survived by son, Kevin (Cheryl) Shirey; sister, Frances Mittiga; many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at St. Martha Catholic Church, 300 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron. Burial will follow at Ohio Western Researve National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, OH 44333. (HENNESSY, Family Owned, 330-376-3032.)
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Memories and Condolences
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Edward Podrosky
September 20, 2006
Dear Kevin,
Sincere sympathy from old friend and classmate at East High,
Edward M. Podrosky
Diane Stahl
September 18, 2006
Dear Kevin & Cheryl:
Aunt Helen's heart was broken when our dear Uncle Ernest (Bud) left this veil of tears and I don't think she was ever quite the same.
They were both so good to all us kids and taught us so much about life, love and above all taking everything with a sense of humor.
We find comfort & solace knowing they are reunited in a better place.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well
lived.
With much love,
Diane
Donna Cummings
September 18, 2006
My deepest sympathies. Your Mom will always be remembered. She was a big influence on me when I first started with the Akron Board of Education. God Bless.
Donna Cummings
Gary Frederick
September 18, 2006
Kevin and family- Sincerest condolances. I think of you often, sadly the years slip away.
Thelma Keenan-Appel
September 17, 2006
Dear Keven and Cheryl,
Your Mother was a great lady and a good friend. She and your Father worked very hard for the North Ohio Chapter of the American EX-Prisoners of War. She served as treasurer for many years and compiled the Membership Directory and typed the Autobiographies of the Former Prisoners of War. Your Father drew the covers for the Directory and Biographies and did many of the Ads for the National Conventions plus great pictures depicting life as a POW and model of a prison camp. I want you know that they are greatly appreciated and missed.
Hennessy Funeral Home
September 17, 2006
We would like to offer our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
The Hennessy Family
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