Helen Anne "nee Pichorek" Felerski

Helen A. Felerski (nee Pichorek), age 92 passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, October 1, 2025. Born in Kyiv Ukraine the only daughter of Stanislaus and Jadwiga (nee Levosky). Her family immigrated to Buffalo NY in 1948 to be with family who came prior. Helen graduated from the University at Buffalo with a master's degree in library science. While at the University of Buffalo she met her husband to be Thaddeus Felerski. Helen was his beautiful bride for over 63 years. They traveled, loved entertaining, gardening and playing euchre and often entered various tournaments. Helen was a master seamstress and made drapes, clothing and a total of 16 wedding gowns. Her talents as an extraordinary homemaker and wife extended into motherhood as she adored her daughter Kathryn of California and her son Micheal, who pre-deceased her in 2021. Adored mother-in-law of Ronald Barkowski of California and Michael's wife Sue Ellen Felerski. Cherished granny and the world's best storyteller to four grandchildren; Rose (Andrew) Turney, McDermott (Sheila) Felerski, Andrew (Staci) Barkowski and Quinn (Joseph) Flannery as well as 6 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Her brother Walter and his wife Marcia pre-deceased Helen. Nieces, nephews and family friends also survive. A graveside service will be held at St. Stanislaus Cemetery for family members. Family and Friends are encouraged to sign the on-line guest book on her tribute page at www.kevinmmasonfuneralhome.com. Helen loved animals and would often rescue strays, therefore any memorials to a rescue group of your choice would be a prefect tribute. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home 154 Weimar St. Buffalo NY 14206. (716) 362-0199 Fax: (716) 462-5355 email: kevinmmason@yahoo.com www.kevinmmasonfuneralhome.com.