Helen Maravich

Helen Maravich obituary, Ft. Myers, FL

Helen Maravich

Helen Maravich Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 26, 2024.
Helen A. Maravich (Smurlo), age 93, of Ft. Myers, Florida, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, Carrick, and South Side, PA., died peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Loving wife of the late Stojan (Stich) Maravich; beloved mother of four children, Jackie (Gary) Dalrymple, Patti (Chet) Shubert, Pete (Jeanne) Maravich and Helch (Rich) Porter; cherished Baba and Mimi to seven, Ryan (Marissa) Dalrymple, Rebecca (Andy) Stone, Matt Shubert, Nikki (Brett) Stewart, Sheena (Dan) O'Connell, Max Shubert and Portia Maravich; loving great-grandmother to seven, Adam and Olivia Stone, Chase and Brady Dalrymple, Kane and Kash Stewart and Brody O'Connell.

Helen loved spending time with her family and was a caregiver to many. She was a great cook who loved to entertain. Helen enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, and shopping. She also loved bowling and volleyball. No matter what she was doing you could count on her to be the best dressed. Her amazing fashion sense extended to her home décor. Helen was greatly loved and will be forever missed.

Funeral is private. A Celebration of Helen's Life will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Cloverleaf Clubhouse, 160 Cloverleaf Drive, Carnegie, PA from noon to 3 pm.

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