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HELEN S. RIBOVICH
1923 - 2017
HELEN S. RIBOVICH
1923 - 2017
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1923
DIED
2017
HELEN RIBOVICH Obituary
HELEN S.
Age 93, of Versailles, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, in Select Specialty Hospital in McKeesport. Born May 23, 1923, in Greensburg, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine (Dufala) Somple. A member of St. Patrick's Parish in McKeesport, Helen was instrumental in the founding of the former St. Denis Parish in Versailles, was active in its Christian Family Movement, and was an unwavering supporter of children's right to life. She joins her husband, the late John Ribovich, who passed away February 13, 2000. Helen is survived by her six children and their spouses: Jerilyn (John) Glass, M.D. of Boyds, MD, Rebecca (James) Matsakis, M.D. of Ellicott City, MD, Martin (Lourdes) Ribovich, M.D. of Cleveland, OH, Thomas Ribovich, M.D. of Denver, CO, Gregory Ribovich, Esq. of Gaithersburg, MD, and Daniel Ribovich of Versailles; her six grandchildren; her three great-grandchildren; her sister, Barbara Trettel of Plymouth, MN; her brother, Michael Somple of Virginia Beach, VA; and also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the DANIEL F. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 4504 Walnut St., Versailles Borough, McKeesport, PA 15132 (412-678-3454) on Friday, February 24, 2017, from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church with Fr. Norbert Campbell, officiating. Procession and burial will follow to Sacred Heart Cemetery in Port Vue. Memorials in Helen's name may be made to either Birthright of Pittsburgh, 160 N. Craig St., #200, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or the National Right to Life, 512 10th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004. www. bekavacfuneralhome.com.
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Rebecca Matsakis
February 27, 2017
Dear Mom,
Thank you for the unwavering support, confidence and love you and Dad gave us while growing up. When I became a mother , I tried to follow your example. I admired your conviction and willingness to stand up for what you believed in. I will miss you so much, but feel better knowing that you lived a long, satisfying life about which you said, in your own words, "I wouldn't have changed a thing".
Your loving daughter,
Becky
Ellicott City, MD
Demetrios Matsakis
February 27, 2017
Dear Helen,
I will miss your smile and the interesting discussions we would have on current affairs. As a son-in law, I cherished the wonderful welcoming and warm feeling I felt from both you and John. I knew that my future wife, Rebecca (Becky) was both beautiful and a nice person, and once I got to know her parents better I realized why. I was sadden to see you pass on and will miss you, but am happy to know that you are back together with John.
With my loving remembrances,
Demetrios (Jim) Matsakis
February 26, 2017
Dear Mom,
We miss your great love, tremendous spirit, and thoughtfulness of others not just family, but friends and neighbors, and even strangers, for whom you always had time. But most of all we are thankful for the values you and Dad instilled in your children. If you were proud of us, we were prouder--to have you as our mother. We would have liked to have you a few years more, but are comforted in knowing that you are once again united with Dad. God bless you. You are in our hearts forever.
Jeri and John Glass, Boyds, MD
Jose and Hilda Aviles
February 23, 2017
May this candle helps your beautiful Soul enters you into your new home! With all our love.
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Jose, Hilda Aviles
February 23, 2017
My mother Hiida me and my entire family sends our deepest sympathy to your family. I will miss her incredible especially our "conversations"! But I know she now is in the hands of our Lord and in peace with her husband Mr. John. God gave her the gift of a long life to give her children's that gave her a lot of enjoyment with her. So now is the time to celebrate her life by remembering the beautiful moments by always getting together as a one big happy family. Mother Helen is now in your hearths. :-)
Mike and Stephanie (Storkel) Van Nus
February 22, 2017
Deepest Sympathies regarding the passing of our dearest Aunt Helen who has been an amazing figure head for many years to my parents (Steve and Diana) and our entire Storkel family. We will miss her and pray that she has eternal peace. Sending you our heartfelt sympathy and prayers today and always.
Karen (STORKEL) Eisenstein and Family
February 22, 2017
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of Aunt Helen. I so enjoyed speaking with her on the phone these past few years. We will keep her and all of your families in our thought and prayers. She will be deeply missed.
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