BORN

1927

DIED

2017

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Helene Pendzinski Obituary

Helene G. (Salonick) Pendzinski, a longtime resident of Camp Hill, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital surrounded by her three daughters. Born October 3, 1927 in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Knish) Salonick.
Helene had worked as a special education teacher's assistant in the Cumberland Valley School District but her most significant job in life was her role as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was constantly supportive of the activities of her children and grandchildren, frequently volunteering her time as her daughters were going through school. Helene was a member at Good Shepherd Catholic Church where she enjoyed going on trips and keeping involved with other activities. In her free time she enjoyed ethnic (Slovak) cooking, cheering on Penn State, and listening to her polkas.
She is reunited with her husband of more than 50 years, Leonard S. Pendzinski, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Josephine, John, Joseph, and Carl. Surviving are her three daughters, Helene and husband Scott Briggs of Camp Hill, Mary Jo and husband Ken Martin of Palmyra, Paulette and husband Kurt Underkofler of Camp Hill; and eight grandchildren, Noah and Sam Briggs, Jennifer, Ken, Nick and Megan Martin, and Olivia and Owen Underkofler; as well as her brother, Francis Salonick.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 14 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Burial will take place in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. There will be a viewing from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Monday, November 13 at Malpezzi Funeral Home, 8 Market Plaza Way, Mechanicsburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 3435 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
To sign the online guest book, please visit www.malpezzifuneralhome.com

Published by Patriot-News from Nov. 8 to Nov. 12, 2017.
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I will always remember lots of wonderful things about "Mrs. P" but I think my favorite memory is of her requesting the Polka at our wedding reception and dancing with her and the Pendzinski girls with the biggest smile on her face. My deepest condolences. Sending lots of love and prayers.

Jennifer Gasperini

November 13, 2017

I had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Pendzinski at Silver Spring Elementary as principal of the school. She was a very caring, kind, and compassionate person in her dealings with the special education students she worked with. She got along well with staff members and could always be counted on to do a good job. Certainly she will be pleased to be reunited with Leonard, her husband and the love of her life. I still have her baked corn recipe which I use on Thanksgiving. It is always liked by all. Thank you Helene for being such a great lady. Rest in peace my dear.

Harold Pomraning

November 13, 2017

Dear Helene, Mary Jo and Paulette,

I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. May all the happy memories quickly replace the sadness you are going through at this time. My deepest condolences to you and all your families.

Sincerely
Mary Ann Scheuren

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November 9, 2017

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