Helen F. Mish Blucas

BLUCAS – Helen F. (Mish), 90, Ralphton, died Dec. 27, 2009, at Somerset Hospital. Born March 6, 1919, in Ralphton, daughter of Paul and Mary (Bieniasz) Mish. Preceded in death by parents; stepfather, Paul Niedwieky; husband, John M., Feb. 5, 1986; daughter, Beverly J. Yoder, Nov. 8, 2009; sisters, Katie Schokora, Sophie Malowsky and Frances Zoller; and brothers, Charles, Joseph, Walter and Alex. Survived by daughters, Pam, married to Ralph Esposita, Ralphton; Kathy, married to Greg Miller, Hooversville; Fran, married to Steve Furman, Acosta; Carol Vish and John Wozniak, Jenner Township; and Janet, married to Joe Hegadus, Ralphton; son-in-law, Mark Yoder, Jennerstown; seven grandchildren, Veronica Hordubay, Renee Zimmerman, Eric Vish, Mike Hegadus, Stevie and Bam Furman and Valerie Hegadus; three great-grandchildren, Hannah and Max Vish and Tyler Zimmerman; special sister-in-law, Fern Mish; special friend, Annie Wozniak; special home health nurse, Gina Wiedenhoft; and special nieces and nephew, Joann, Darlene, Yvonne and Johnny. Member of All Saints Catholic Parish. Helen was a loving mother and grandmother who always worked hard and put her family first. Viewing from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hoffman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 409 Main St. Boswell, where vigil for the deceased will be held Wednesday afternoon. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday at All Saints Church, Boswell, the Rev. Msgr. Samuel J. Tomaselli, celebrant. Committal, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ralphton. Memorials to All Saints Parish, Boswell, Pa. 15531, would be appreciated. For additional information or to leave a message for the family visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.