Helen Treneff Traikoff

TRAIKOFF Helen Treneff Traikoff, age 87, Friday, July 31, 2009 Traditions at Stygler. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was the first child of immigrant parents. Helen had a major impact on many lives and was instrumental in assisting Macedonian immigrants. Co-owner of Apollo Grill. Sales associate F&R Lazarus. Retiree of Western Electric. Founding member of St. Mary's Macedonian Eastern Orthodox Church. Survived by husband of 70 years, Mirche Traikoff; son, Jordan (Sofia) Traikoff; daughter, Donna Clauder; grandchildren, Rebecca Douglas, Deborah (Ken) Howard, Matthew Traikoff, Zachary and Michael Clauder; great grandchildren, Ryan and Noah Douglas; brother, Louis (Helen) Treneff; beloved sisters-in-law, Gretchen, Marlene and Ellie Treneff; best childhood friend, Anna Mandusic; cousins, Nada (Pero) Savic, Lenche Kakacheff, Vlado (Vesela) Nikolov and others in Macedonia; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Spasia and Tanas Treneff, sister and brother-in-law Daisy and Dick Traphagan, brothers Alex, Christ, and George Treneff. Special thanks to the staff at Traditions at Stygler and Incare Hospice. Friends may call Monday 5-8 p.m. EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave. Funeral service Tuesday 11 a.m. St. Stevan of Dechani Serbian Orthodox Church, 1840 N. Cassady Ave. Father Isak Kisin and Father Mateja Matejic officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Incare Hospice, 2233 North Bank Dr., Columbus, Oh. 43220. www.evansfuneralhome.net