Born in Meadville, PA on
December 2, 1953, she was the daughter of Henry & Lena (Feleppa) Turek.
Helene grew up in Hornell and
attended St. Ann’s School. She later
graduated from Hornell High School (class of 1971). For 30 years, she was employed as a member of
the Federal Civil Service, working with the United States Air Force. While with the Federal Civil Service, Helene
received numerous awards for Outstanding Performance in the secretarial &
administration fields.
Raising her children while a
member of the Federal Civil Service, Helene lived & traveled throughout the
United States and around the world. Throughout
her lifetime, she enjoyed traveling, hiking and had a deep love of animals,
especially her many dogs & cats.
She was preceded in death by
her parents, Henry & Lena Turek.
Surviving are her children,
Jeff (Vera) House of San Antonio, TX and Katie (Sam) Schindler of San Antonio,
TX; 3 sisters, Patricia (Bob) Murray, Alberta Janousek and Theresa Turek; 2
brothers, Luke (Susan) Turek and Steve (Janean) Turek; her grandchildren, Mia
House, Mateus House, Masen House and Travis Schindler; along with several
nieces & nephews. Helene also held a
special place in her heart for her former husband, Donald House, as well as her
mother-in-law, MaryAnn Leon; her in-laws, Ron House, John House and Kathy House
Wright.
At Helen’s request there will
be no calling hours. A private
“Celebration of Life” will be held at the convenience of the family.
Local arrangements are in
care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38
Church St., Hornell, NY.
Helene’s family request that
in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to the
Alzheimer’s Association, 435 East
Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620.
To leave an online condolence
or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.
