Helen Victoria Vanderburg

Helen Victoria Vanderburg, 98, of Peckville, passed away peacefully Monday evening, May 23, 2022, at the home of her daughter. Born in Olyphant she was the daughter of the late Frank and Katherine Miaso Ratay.

Helen, known as "Nana" to her family, was highly devoted and passionate about her Catholic faith. She spent her life devoted to God and her family, even making several religious pilgrimages to Canada and Medjugorje. Helen loved her family so passionately and spent many hours rocking children and grandchildren in her kitchen while singing songs. Helen was a beautiful artist, played harmonica, loved crosswords, and was often looking for a scrabble opponent. She was a selfless person who always put everyone first.

Surviving are son, Eugene Vanderburg, Clifford; daughter, Marie Roualet, Clarks Summit; daughter-in-law, Karen Vanderburg, Greenfield Twp.; grandchildren, Melissa Cole and husband, Donald; Jody Essig; Jennifer Bonham and husband, Eric; Brian Vanderburg, Tracy Taffera and Cory Vanderburg; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Elmer Vanderburg; and her two sons, Richard and Robert; five brothers and four sisters.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the caring nurses and staff from Hospice of the Sacred Heart.

The funeral will be held Friday, May 27, at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1101 Willow St., Peckville, PA 18452, with a viewing from 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. at the church with Mass to follow at 10:30.

Arrangements are under the care of Robert E. Decker Funeral Home, 702 River St., Peckville.