Helen (Stelmaski) Kral, 100, of Sicklerville, formerly of Clifton, passed away on May 14, 2025. Born in Newark, she lived in Garfield, and was a resident of Clifton for over 75 years, spending most of her time with her daughter in Sicklerville for the last 4 years.

A parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic, Helen attended Paterson Commercial College and was an Executive Secretary during WW II for George Van Vlaanderen Machine Co., Paterson for many years. After retiring, Helen returned to the workforce as a clerk typist and receptionist and became a demonstrator at a North Jersey ShopRite,which she enjoyed until the age of 95. Helen had many hobbies, such as Word Find, the Game Show Network, and she loved cakes. Her travels took her to many places including the Caribbean, Alaska, Italy, and the Panama Canal.

Married in 1945, she was the Beloved wife of the late Anthony Kral who passed away in 1980. Devoted mother of Debra Kievit-Kessler, and the late Robert Louis Kral. Loving grandmother of Rob and Billy Kral.

Visiting Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 5-7 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Funeral Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 8:45 AM at the funeral home and 10 AM at St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic. Interment, St. Nicholas Cemetery, Lodi.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to any charity of your choice in Helen's name would be greatly appreciated.