Helen Shirilla

Helen Shirilla obituary, Maple Heights, OH

Helen Shirilla

Helen Shirilla Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ferfolia Funeral Home on May 9, 2023.

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HELEN SHIRILLA (nee Midlik) age 93. Beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of John (Debi), Kathy Katz (Michael), Barbara Garcia (James) and Patty Bremner (Craig); cherished grandmother of 8; adored great-grandmother of 6; caring sister of John, Ann Steeber, Patricia Bilko, the late Andy, Mary Swartz and George. Private Services will be held at St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church, 8111 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville, OH 44141. Interment Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Cemetery. For those inclined, a Liturgy or Church donation can be made to St Joseph Church in her name.
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