Born in Jessup, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Zukusky Benderovich. Before retiring, she first worked in the garment industry, including at Barbizon, for more than 25 years. Later, she worked at Supermarket Services. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish at St. Anthony's Church, Throop.

For many years, she enjoyed attending the Throop Civic Center and the Dunmore Senior Center. She was a hardworking woman and a loving mother devoted to her family. Her family will always remember the effort and care she put into holiday celebrations, especially Christmas Eve dinner. She always made room at the table for guests. Helen enjoyed cooking and baking and would be sure to bake nut and poppy seed rolls and cookies for family and friends during the holidays. She will be deeply missed.

She is survived by a son, John Jr., Throop; her daughter, Kathy Dales and husband, Raymond, Glassboro, N.J.; a sister, Cecelia Coyer; and nieces and nephews.

Her family would like to thank Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their care and compassion.

There will be no public calling. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church, 215 Rebecca St., Throop. Masks are required and social distancing will be observed. Interment will be in Dunmore Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Frank T. Mazur Funeral Home Inc., 601 Dundaff St., Dickson City. To leave an online condolence, visit the funeral home website.

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Published by Scranton Times from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2021.

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Anthony Coyer

January 10, 2021

Dear Johnny & Kathy,

Sorry for not getting to write sooner, as my life is just consumed by my workplace this month.

It was nice talking to you both last week about your Mom, my dear aunt and godmother. She was always so easy going, pleasant and kind. Back in the day, I loved visits to your home around Christmas, where I could enjoy some slices of Aunt Helen's delicious "kolachy" rolls. She was also the favorite sister of my Mom, your Aunt Ceil.

Surely, she is smiling down on us with your Dad, forever at peace with Our Lord in heaven. May the love she shared with her family be her most comforting legacy to us all.

Love and prayers,
Anthony

David Hallock

January 3, 2021

Jonny & Kathy,

There is not enough space here to speak of all the great Memories of your Mom (Aunt Helen) and one of the greatest Aunts on earth. One of the funniest times I remember when we were kids she was taking us all in the car for a ride, and was going over the train tracks, and the lights and bells were going off because a train was coming and we all yelled here comes the train, and she literally floored the gas, I think the rubber skid marks are still there....lol... now that's what I call a great driver. You can feel comfort knowing she is sitting with your Dad (uncle John) Grandpa, Grandma, and her sister my mom Francis right now playing cards. I know it's hard to say goodbye, but remember all the good fun times and joy she brought to everyone and the hurt gets better and the memories live on forever.

Love always,
Dave Hallock
I will miss you Aunt Helen but you'll always be remembered.

walter hallock

January 3, 2021

Kathy and Johnnie
I will Miss you Mom. I can remember ever Sunday your Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa will come to our house and play cards. My Mom would always make your Dad a roast beef sandwich, Cloe slaw
and a cup of coffee. I will miss coming to house and playing cards with your Mom, Dad and my Mom.
Doze memories will always be with me.
Love Wally

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