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Helen Vecerkauskas Obituary
PITTSTON — Helen Breya Vecerkauskas, 99, of Pittston, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, with her daughter, Paulette Schlomer, her son-in-law, Cody Schlomer, and her granddaughter, Mechelle Schlomer Barton, by her side.
Helen was born on Dec. 4, 1921, in Pittston. She was married to the late Paul Vecerkauskas on Sept. 15, 1946.
In addition to her husband, Paul, Helen was preceded in death by her daughters, Marianne Vecerkauskas and Patricia Vecerkauskas; her son, Butch Vecerkauskas; her daughter-in-law, Debbie Vecerkauskas; and her two granddaughters, Kimberlea Schlomer and Dana Schlomer.
Helen is survived by her sons, Michael Vecerkauskas and his wife, Connie; and John Vecerkauskas; her daughter, Paulette Schlomer and her husband, Cody; five grandchildren, Michael Vecerkauskas, Mechelle Schlomer, Michele Vecerkauskas Evans, Paul J.Vecerkauskas, and David Vecerkauskas; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 23, 2021, in St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William St., Pittston. Interment will follow in St. Casimir's Cemetery, Pittston.
Family and friends are invited to attend visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.
Those attending the funeral Mass are asked to go directly to the church on Friday morning.
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Helen Kopec
July 22, 2021
I´m sorry for your loss and hope that the love and support of your faith, family and friends see you through this sad time.
Shirley Magistro Yanchick
July 20, 2021
Dear Paulette and Family so sorry to read about the loss of you´re Mother. May she rest in Peace. I still think of Mary Anne coming to my house with Valerie and Kimberly and Michelle. They were babies. Take Care. You were a wonderful Daughter to your Mother but also a Wonderful Devoted Sister for Mary Anne. Take Care and God Bless
Ann Marie stiliha
July 20, 2021
My thoughts and prayers .wonderful memories of you all in Port Griffith.God Bless.
Rosalyn Magistro LaBrutto
July 19, 2021
Dear Paulette, my sister sent me the notice of your mother's obituary. I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure you were a wonderful daughter to your mother. May she rest in peace. Rosalyn
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Joe Remus
July 19, 2021
The strongest woman I ever met.
Justine Sudul Mullery
July 19, 2021
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom.
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