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Helen Risboskin Obituary

Helen K. Risboskin, formerly of Scranton and Forest City, died Saturday at Allied Skilled Nursing Center.

Born in Richmond, Va., daughter of the late Peter and Margaret Dunback Kutch, she was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Greek Catholic Church, Simpson, and educated in Fell Twp. public schools. Before retirement, she was employed by Forest Hill Apparel. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed.

Surviving are a daughter, Kathryn Kamora, Kingston; a son, Walter Kutch, Dickson City; three grandchildren, Nicole and Melissa Risboskin and Walter Kamora Jr.; a great-grandson, Walter John Kamora; three brothers, Paul Kutch, Richmondale; John Kutch, Simpson; and Frank Kutch, Napanoch, N.Y.; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also preceded in death by a son, Edward Risboskin; and brothers and sisters.

The funeral will be Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. in the Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1240 St. Ann's St., Scranton, with parastas services by the Rev. Paul Wolensky, pastor, SS. Peter and Paul Greek Catholic Church, Simpson. Interment, Sacred Heart Cemetery, Forest City. Friends may call Wednesday, 9:30 until the time of service.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Scranton Times from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2010.

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