Helen Rabatsky

Helen Rabatsky obituary

Helen Rabatsky

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Sep

20

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St Joseph Church

613 N Tuscarawas Ave, , Dover, OH 44622

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Sep

20

Visitation

11:00 a.m.

St Joseph Church

613 N Tuscarawas Ave, , Dover, OH 44622

Send Flowers

Helen Rabatsky Obituary

Published by Legacy on Aug. 1, 2025.
Helen Rabatsky 85 passed away Friday, August 1, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1940 in Canton, Ohio to Russell D. and Marie J. Fetzer. After graduating from Timken Vocational High School, she attended Kent State University where she met Bob Rabatsky. They married October 14, 1967 and enjoyed 56 years of a loving life prior to Bob's passing February 25, 2024. After living in California for 9 years, they returned to Ohio and operated Bob's Drive Thru for over 30 years.

Survivors include their son, Tim of Dover and his cherished daughters, Paige and Jenna; along with the Laughing Ladies group, who have been such comfort and support to her.

Services will be held September 20, at St. Joseph Church. Visitation 10:00a.m. mass begins at 11:00a.m. Fr. Jimmy Hatfield.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

20

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St Joseph Church

613 N Tuscarawas Ave, , Dover, OH 44622

Send Flowers

Sep

20

Visitation

11:00 a.m.

St Joseph Church

613 N Tuscarawas Ave, , Dover, OH 44622

Send Flowers