Helen Yurchinkonis, 97, of Clifton, the last surviving member of a family of 6 children. Born to John and Julia Zliceski of Mocanaqua, PA. John, a coal miner, tragically passed away in a mining accident when Helen was not even a year old and was raised by a widowed homemaker during the depths of the depression. Helen went on to work jobs as varied as working in a silk mill and cigar factory in the Mocanaqua area.

One weekend night in 1955, a man decided to drive from Plymouth, PA, and cross the Shickshinny-Mocanaqua Bridge across the Susquehanna River to watch a show at the Polish Falcons Hall. It was there that Helen first met Sylvester, the man she would marry the following year.

Welcoming a son in 1957, the couple moved to Clifton and were employed by Shulton, Inc., the then manufacturer of Old Spice products, remaining there until their respective retirements.

Her husband passed away in 2005, Helen lived with her son Thomas at the time of her passing.

In addition to her son, Helen is survived by a niece and several nephews.

Many thanks to all of the support staff at the Daughters of Miriam and those employees at St. Joseph Hospital ICU unit and 6th Floor personnel.

A special note of emotional support is given to Audrey Dismuke, Alison James, Nadia Ribeiro and Linda Thomas for their unwavering time and commitment.

Visiting Tuesday, Dec. 16,  3 -7 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Funeral Wednesday, Dec. 17, 10 AM at St. Mary RC Church, 150 Main Street, Mocanaqua, PA. Please meet promptly at the church. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Mocanaqua, PA.