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Helen Juriga

Obituary of Helen Irene Juriga

Helen Irene Juriga, 87, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013. She was born in Lafferty, Ohio and was a former member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She was a current member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Helen loved gardening and her family. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Sterling House of Barberton, Doylestown Health Care Center and Crossroads Hospice for all of their wonderful care. She was preceded in death by parents, Michael and Otila Pelka; husband, William; beloved sisters, Mary Barchiski and Wanda Juriga; and beloved brothers, William and Edward Pelka. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Delores Juriga and Jeffrey Stewart; son, James; sister, Lydia Mick; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, 11 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Barberton. Fr. Robert Jackson celebrant. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church.