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Helen Maslankowski Obituary
Piscataway - Helen Maslankowski passed away peacefully on Monday July 29, 2019 in Philadelphia.
Beloved Nana, Mother, Sister and Aunt, Helen was born and raised in Carteret, NJ. She graduated from Trenton State College. After marrying her husband Edwin, she started her career as an elementary school teacher and settled in Piscataway, NJ.
After time as a stay at home mom, she taught math at Middlesex Vo-Tech High School in Woodbridge and become the guidance counselor there after receiving her master's degree from Kean University.
A lifelong member of Saint Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Carteret, Helen was also a member of the Ukrainian Orthodox League and the Middlesex County Guidance Counselor Association. She enjoyed reading, traveling and most of all spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her daughter Lisa and her husband Robert, her son David and his wife Lisa, her grandchildren Lauren, Annalise, Dante and Maren, her sister Catherine Shaffer and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Edwin, her parents Anna and Michael Lesky, and her siblings John Lesky, Joseph Lesky, Sophie Dempski, Julianna Cholowski and Steven Lesky.
Helen's faith was deep and carried her through her long illness. Through it all, she never lost her love for life nor her sense of humor. She will be in our hearts always.
Funeral liturgy will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Saint Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 645 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008.
Family and friends may gather for visitation on Monday, August 5, 2019 from 3:00-7:00 PM in Piscataway Funeral Home, 18 Stelton Road, Piscataway NJ 08854. Parastas prayers will begin at 6:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611.
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Brenda Bucci
September 7, 2019
Dear Family and Friends,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Helen, a pillar in Piscataway's educational community. I met Helen through the Middlesex County Counselors' Association. I'm so happy that I was able to meet her and to get to know such a humorous, loving personality.
I pray for family and friends, for a peace that only God can give at the passing of our loved ones. She will be missed! ❤
Helen's was a life well lived. Rest in peace Helen!
Love you...
Brenda Bucci
Piscataway High School
Vicky Fesmire
August 4, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers. I'm glad I got to talk to her when she was last at the shore house. Jim and Vicky Fesmire
Meg Dill
August 3, 2019
I never had a conversation with Helen without having a laugh. The first thing she asked when greeting me was, how are you?. Helen loved her family, church, and animals. I am sure everyone up above is smiling and happy to see her! She was one of our Vassar girls! and shall be missed!
Alice (Bangs) Yuhasz
August 2, 2019
So sorry to hear of Helen's passing. Saw her 2 years ago at our 60th class reunion from Carteret High School class of 1957.
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