Helen Julia Sammarco

Helen (Elena) Julia Sammarco, 94, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on Feb. 7, 2025.
Helen was born in Williamsport on August 3, 1930, a daughter of Domenic J. and Eugenia M. (Rinaldi) Sammarco. She was a 1948 graduate of the former St. Joseph High School. She later went on to work at the Penn State Extension Office, and retired after 31 years at the Social Security Administration.
Helen was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish and formerly Mater Dolorosa Parish. She was also a member of the church's Christian Women's Society, a member of the Benedictine Oblates affiliated with St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, and a promoter of the Miraculous Medal Association, Philadelphia.
She is survived by her brother Menotti's widow, Giannina Sammarco of Stamford, CT as well as her nieces and nephews: Domenic's widow, Betsy Sammarco of Stamford, CT, Michael (Koosje) Guravage of the Netherlands, Mary (Dolph) Yost of North Catasauqua, PA, John (Pamela) Guravage of Mansfield, MA, Leonard (Judith) Sammarco of Silver Spring, MD, Frank (Angela) Sammarco of Laytonsville, MD, Martha (Joseph ) Borraccini of Downingtown, PA, William Waldman, III of Burbank, CA, Mary (Brent) Jenkins of McLean, VA, 19 grand nephews and nieces and many extended family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Santo (Frances) Sammarco, Menotti Sammarco, Virginia (Anthony) Guravage, and Lily (William Jr.) Waldman, as well as nephews Donald Sammarco, and Domenic Sammarco.
Helen possessed a quiet patience and a heart overflowing with care. She consistently prioritized the needs of others above her own. Her unwavering commitment to caring for those around her was truly inspiring. She will be greatly missed.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 702 W. 4th St., Williamsport, PA 17701 at 10 am on Friday, March 7, 2025 with Rev. David W. Bechtel officiating. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests Masses be offered in Helen's name.
Crouse Funeral Home & Cremation Services has been entrusted with handling final arrangements. To share a memory or sign an online register book, please visit www.crousefuneralhome.com.