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Helen
Chmiel
February 1, 1923 – November 24, 2022
Helen Chmiel, 99, of Indiana, originally of Washington, PA, went to be with her Lord and loving husband on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
She was born on February 1, 1923 in Washington, PA to the late Joseph and Susan (Begalla) Orlosky.
On January 19, 1947 Helen married Frank Samuel Chmiel who died on May 4, 2010. They were active members of St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church in Washington, PA.
Prior to marriage, Helen worked at Hazel Atlas #2 and Murphy's Five and Dime Store. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, cooking for her family, polka music, and playing Uno.
Surviving are her three sons, Frank E. (Helen) of St. Charles, MO, Gregory of Greensburg, PA and Gary of Canonsburg, PA; a daughter Patricia (Robert) Kusky of Homer City, PA; three granddaughters, Karen (Andy) Connell of St. Charles, MO, Jennifer (Josh) Reedy of Hopwood, PA, and Monica Chmiel of Hermitage, TN; two grandsons Brian (Amanda) Chmiel of Lititz, PA, and Jeffrey (Mallory) Chmiel of Bear, DE; as well as eight great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Helen was preceded in death by a brother Nicholas Orlosky and three sisters, Susie Orlosky, Anna Getto, and Katherine Funka.
Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, November 27, 2022 from 1-5 PM at the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, 500 Ben Franklin Road South, Indiana, PA 15701. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 28 at 11 AM in St. Thomas More University Parish, Indiana, PA, with Reverend Father Andrew Corriente, O.F.M., Cap. as celebrant. Burial will take place in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, McMurray, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas More University Parish, Indiana, PA, St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church, Washington, PA, or the St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store, 410 North 4th Street, Indiana PA, 15701.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff of Moorehead Place, Indiana Square, and Beacon Ridge for the wonderful care Helen received.
To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.bowserminich.com
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