Photo courtesy of Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Jul 10, 1925 – Jul 21, 2020 (Age 95)
Helen Potak, 95, formerly of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital-Anderson Campus. Born July 10, 1925 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Panco and Anna (Novak) Paduch. Helen worked at Modern Universal for many years. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Northampton and sang in the choir for 67 years. She also was a member of the Friendly Fifties, and UCYO for many years.
Survivors: several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Helen was predeceased by her siblings, Mary Glass, Rose Senneca, Charles Potak, Sophie Potak, and Anna Drozd.
Services: A Divine Liturgy will be held on Monday, July 27th at 10:00 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1343 Newport Ave., Northampton. Family and friends may call Monday 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be presented to the church in loving memory of Helen. Online condolences may be offered above.
Read MoreHelen was a very sweet woman. I j loved having her a patient when she was a resident at Alexandria Manor. I think of her often
Nancy Riley
July 20, 2023 | Bath, PA | Friend
Helen will be dearly missed by my brothers and I. I have so many fond memories as a child and being at her home. She was my great aunt and last living sibling of my grandmother. I will always remember her sweet and kind soul.
michelle segree
July 27, 2020 | Arnold, MD | Family
Helen was a sweet lovely lady. I enjoyed our times together. She was always giving me advise. I will miss her. She always made me smile.
Nancy Riley
July 25, 2020 | Acquaintance
Helen was a good friend to my mother and dad. She was kind and lovely lady. I have fond memories of her
Diane Dzurik
July 25, 2020 | Tallahassee, FL | Friend
A kind and caring lady....... you will be greatly missed.
Catherine Husak
July 24, 2020 | Allentown, PA | Friend
A loving, intelligent and generous aunt. She will be sorely missed.
Faye Senneca
July 23, 2020 | Philadelphia, PA | Family
A great and wonderful lady of faith and kindness ... May her memory be eternal !
Fr Dan Troyan
July 23, 2020 | Friend