Helen Straw Obituary
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She was born February 7, 1940 in Meadville, daughter of the late Anthony and Ruth Byham Weaver.
She was a member of St. Agatha, Meadville, and enjoyed diamond arts and craft and spending time with her family.
Surviving are daughter Jackie Preaux; grandsons Tyler Preaux and Zachary Preaux all of Muse; two sisters, Grace Collins of Tionesta; and Mary Browning of Meadville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Alton Straw; three brothers, Richard, Donald, and Kenneth Weaver, and two sisters, Margaret Schlipf and Florence Morris.
There will be no visitation. A memorial mass will take place at St. Agatha Church, The Epiphany of the Lord Parish 353 Pine Street, Meadville.
Interment will follow in Venango Cemetery
Visit at www.coleman-taylorfuneralservices.com
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