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Helen Rucky Obituary
Helen Rucky
of Johnson City
Helen Rucky died unexpectedly early Sunday morning, January 31, 2010, at Wilson Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Nancy Pipta; her in-laws, John and Pauline Rucky; and a brother-in-law, Joseph Hiznay. She is survived by her loving husband, Bohdon (Bob) Rucky; two daughters, Julieanne and her husband, Paul Marra and Colleen and her husband, Jonathan Whitney; three grandchildren, Dominic Marra, Bella and Evan Whitney; her sister, Mary Hiznay; her brother and sister-in-law, Col. John Pipta U.S.M.C. (Ret.) and his wife, Rosemary, a niece, Nancy and her husband, Richard Mastro, and a nephew and godson, Kevin Hiznay, and grandnieces and grandnephews, David, Meaghan and Stephen Mastro and Jillian and Jessica Baumbach; and sister-in-law, Mrs. Wayne (Mary Ann) Lombardo, and two nieces, Mrs. Tim (Christen) Baumbach and Suzanne Lombardo and godson, James Kaspryk. She was a graduate of U-E High School and Ridley-Lowell Business School. She was a retired secretary for the IBM Corporation, Endicott, a retired librarian for the Binghamton Press Company and a fancy dessert maker for Wegmans, Johnson City. She was an active member of St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church and a Vice-President of St. Mary's Sisterhood. Helen enjoyed baking, sewing, traveling, the Food Channel and the pride and joy of her life, her grandson, Dominic.
A Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by the Rev. Father Zinoviy Zharsky on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. John Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1 St. John's Parkway, Johnson City. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Helen's memory to St. John's Cemetery Fund, or to the charity of one's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Rucky
Andrea & Bob Eastman
February 22, 2010
Dear Bob and Family, We were very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife, mother & grandmother. Please accept our sincere condolences
Cathy Teinert (Buchma)
February 10, 2010
Mr Rucky, Colleen, Julie and Family- The news just reached me today...I send my thoughts and prayers to you all. So many memories of a sweet caring person I have known all my life. I am glad I got a quick hello in with your mom at Wegmans when I visited in December. Memory Eternal!
Ann Marie Miner
February 9, 2010
To the Rucky family: I was very shocked and so saddened to hear of Helen's passing. I worked with her back in her IBM days and had many lunches and laughs with her. I would always run into her over the years and we would keep up with each other. I always knew I could find her at Wegmans. Will miss her. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Maureen Radzavicz
February 8, 2010
Dear Rucky family-
I was so very sorry to learn of Helen's sudden passing. What a wonderfully sweet and caring person she was. I had the pleasure of working with her in the Press & Sun library in 2001 where we shared lots of laughs as she offered me advice on everything from cooking to relationships. Once I relocated south, I always enjoyed stopping by Wegmans to catch up with her whenever I was home. I know her family meant the world to her, so my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know her. God Bless- Maureen (Callaghan) Radzavicz
Judy & Marcia Wilson
February 7, 2010
Colleen and Family: I am so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you.
February 7, 2010
Dear the Rucky family and Uncle John and Aunt Rose. We are so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of Helen. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Paula and Gerry Doyle, McLean,VA
February 6, 2010
Bob, Julie, Colleen, and families, Sincere condolences from the Sobiech family (Jan, Tony, Jr., Becki & family, Rachel & family, Anthony III, and Ruth).
Kim (Baker) Hughes
February 5, 2010
My heart goes out to you and your family Julie. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Christina Lesko
February 5, 2010
Julie and Family -
I was so deeply saddened to hear the news of your mothers passing. I get tears in my eyes just thinking about your loss. It's been many years since I was at your house on Zoa Avenue but I will always remember our fun times there! Please accept my deepest condolences. With my love and prayers...
February 5, 2010
Sincere condolences from the Wheeler family (George Sr, George Jr, Bonnie and Christopher) to yours at this grievous time.
Katherine Junko Matson
February 5, 2010
Dear Bob, Julie, and Colleen,
I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Helen's passing. I always looked forward to our conversations during the trips I made back "home" to Johnson City over the last 20 years ... and I feel like there were unfinished ones. My heart breaks along with you. My memories of her are even more precious now. Hugs and deepest sympathies to you all from Michigan.
Tony Petrolle
February 5, 2010
Dear Bob, Julieanne, and Colleen, Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your wife and mother. I just read about her passing; she was a lovely lady. Bob, I'm so glad I got a chance to see both of you at our 50th High School reunion in 2006. I'll keep her and all of you in my prayers. God Bless... Tony
February 4, 2010
I am so very sorry for your loss. I would stop and see your mother whenever I was in town and I was in Wegmans. I will truly miss her and will always remember her fondly. Amy Tomsa Johnson.
Betty Fletcher
February 4, 2010
Dear Rucky Family, I am very sorry for your lose. I worked with Helen at Wegmans, and she will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of grief.
February 4, 2010
Bob, Julie, Collen and family; we were very sorry to hear of your loss. Everytime we saw her in Wegman or at St. John's we would always exchange stories about our "kids" and how they were doing, etc. May your wonderful memories of her help you at this difficult time.
Sincerely, Gerry, Diane, Steven & Marie Turock
February 4, 2010
Dear John and Rosemary,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Donald and Caroline Hall
Patricia Nelson-Rotko
February 4, 2010
Dear Rucky family, I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you. I am sorry I could not make the trip with my Mom, Aunt Mary Brostko and Kathy. May you find strength in the wonderful thoughts and memories which will live in your hearts and souls forever. She was a wonderful person.
michael gulachok
February 4, 2010
Rucky Family, We are deeply saddened to hear of Helen's passing. May you know others share your grief, as our prayers go out to you. May her memory be eternal! Nataliya and Mike Gulachok
Kim Joslin
February 3, 2010
Bob, Julie and Colleen,
My condolences to your family. Helen was a wonderful person. I really loved talking with her about her grandson. Her face would just light up. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael Ondreyko
February 3, 2010
Dear Colleen and family,
I would like to offer my most sincere condolences to you and your family in this most difficult time. I like many others have nothing but memories of joy, laughter and happiness associated with Helen. She will be missed dearly and thought of often.
-Thoughts and prayers
Dean Tomsa
February 3, 2010
Bob, Julieanne & Colleen and your entire family, my deepest condolences and sympathy on the loss of your wife and mother. Anyone who knew her knows she was an exceptional person. One of the best that I have ever known. Your loss is deep, but your love for her will remain forever and you will someday be reunited in heaven with her. She's in God's hands now. God bless all of you.
February 3, 2010
Dear Bob, Julie & Colleen,
We were so saddened to hear of Helen's passing...Helen worked with our daughter Marney at Wegman's for many, many years...we loved hearing of her tales of the girls and of her wonderful family...she always seemed such an integral part of our family's life and her smiles and hugs will be so sadly missed...Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Beverly & Jim Novak
Jeanne Hoff (Forrest)
February 3, 2010
Julie,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless You.
Mary Pat Hyland
February 3, 2010
My deepest condolences to Helen's family, you all meant so much to her. I had the pleasure of working with her at the newspaper for many years. Always enjoyed our chats at Wegmans after that.
Kerry (Davis) Terwilliger
February 3, 2010
Bob, Julie and Colleen,
I am so sad to hear of Helen's passing...it is such a shock. I will never forget the stories and recipes she would share with me while working with her at Wegmans. Usually by the end of the day she would have flour all over her glasses from pushing them up so many times! She was such a funny lady and will be missed so much. Thinking of you all,
Bob Sebesta
February 3, 2010
Bob: I'm very sorry for your loss.
Its been alot years since Zoa Ave.
Sandy Soltis-Blackwell
February 3, 2010
Dear Rucky family: My deepest sympathy for the loss of a beautiful and kind lady. For sure she is baking in heaven now.
Shannon (Miller) Hicks
February 3, 2010
Julie & Colleen- So sorry to hear about your mom. A girl needs her mom. She will be forever missed...I know. I shed a tear for her, pray for you, and smile as I remember our summers at Melody Lake. I wish you peace and strength.
Sheri Weidman-Felter
February 3, 2010
Julie and Colleen,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I enjoyed my conversations with her when she worked at the Press with my mom (Nancy George) and whenever I would go to Wegman's I would look for her!
She had such a kind heart!
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Christine Tevyaw
February 3, 2010
Bob, Julie and Colleen...I am so sorry to hear about Helen. It was a pleasure working with her for many years at the press. Going to Wegmans won't be the same without stopping by and "visiting" with her. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Darren Beardsley
February 3, 2010
Julie, Colleen and family.. Your family is in my thoughts during this most difficult time.
February 3, 2010
Bob,Julie and Colleen, I will miss sharing our lives and futures of our families. We are so sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you during this time of great sorrow. Shirley Hovancik and Family
Tracy Sinicki
February 3, 2010
Julie and family,
So sorry to hear about your mom. My daughters and I loved visiting with her at Wegmans. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Maria and Jerry Motsavage
February 3, 2010
Julie, Colleen, and families. Our hears and prayers go out to all of you. This loss will be felt by all as we know how many lives she touched. She is an angel now and we can all pray to her. She will be kept in our prayers.
Steffie Hanakovic Roney
February 3, 2010
My condolences go out to the Rucky family on the loss of their wife and Mother. Helen and I were school chums and worked on our 50th reunion committee. I will miss not seeing her at Wegman's. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Henry Arciolla
February 3, 2010
Mr Rucky, Paul and Julie, Dominic and family..
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Henry and Virginia Arciolla
Diana Watson
February 3, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Karen Blakeslee
February 3, 2010
Dear Rucky family, I worked with Helen and I always enjoyed stopping over to see her. she was always so much fun to talk to we would always have a good Laugh about something and the One thing she would always talk about was her Grandson Dominic.what he was doing or how big he has gotten. How i will miss that. Right after I came back to work from having my baby Helen had gotten my baby a gift with his name on it. I never got to Thank her for how much that meant to me. Helen was so sweet to have done that for me and my son. Helen you will be very deeply missed by all.
Shawn Berg
February 3, 2010
Rucky Family,
I was very saddened to hear of Helen's passing Sunday. She always looked out for Allison and I. Both her and Bob help us with anything we could ever need. We recently took our car to J.C. Auto on her recommendation and she was very vigilant to make sure they did a good job for us. She was the best neighbor I've ever had. We will miss her. The Pugs will miss her too.
Rachel McKinlay (Sobiech)
February 3, 2010
To the Rucky Family,
God Bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Leann Bridge
February 3, 2010
Colleen and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow.
February 3, 2010
Julie and Colleen, my heartfelt sympathies to you and your families. Your Mom was a special lady whom I remember fondly.
Barbara Hoffer
February 3, 2010
Paul, Julie and family
Our thoughts are with you during this trying time
May God's hands guide you and comfort you in your sorrow
You are in our prayers
Burt and Carol Oliver
February 3, 2010
Julie,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Denise Maloney
Nadine Kalada
February 3, 2010
To the Rucky Family..I am so sorry to hear about your mom/wife..she was always so pleasant to me..My thoughts and prayers are with you..
Joe and Patti Zwierzynski
February 3, 2010
Bob and Family, Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Tom Augostini
February 3, 2010
Julie,
So very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Please accept my sincere sympathy. I know you and your family have great memories that will live forever.
Sue Boucher
February 3, 2010
Helen loved life to the fullest. She had a story for everything from people watching to family trips to Mr. Perfect tales and her most precious Dominic. We couldn't start working until she shared a Dominic story. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.May God bless the memories that we shared of Helen.
February 3, 2010
Dear Mr Rucky, Julie, Paul, Dominic and family, We are so sad to hear of Helen's passing. What a dear friend and wonderful person. I will miss her hugs and kisses (and a bit of gossip too) when I go into Wegmans. Their bakery will never be quite as sweet. All our Love, Yancey and Linda
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