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HAMPTON, Va. — Helen T. Steele, 95, passed away at home Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born Feb. 8, 1924 in Lowellville, the daughter of Martin and Maria Scerbak Salaka.
Helen lived in Lowellville most of her life, moving to Cleveland with her husband Bob in the late 1960s, returning to Lowellville after his death, and most recently, relocating to Hampton to live with her son, Bob. She spent her free time volunteering for bake sales, dinners and prayer services at the former St. James the Apostle Parish in New Bedford, Pa. She was a member of the Senior Citizens of Coitsville. She enjoyed mowing her lawn on a regular basis.
Helen was an avid cook and loved to bake. She lived her life one day at a time, making memories along the way. Most important to Helen was her family and she cherished the time she spent with all of them.
She is survived by her son, Robert M. Steele, with whom she made her home; her niece, Gerald Ann “Corky” Salaka; grandson, Robert M. (Monique) Steele Jr. of Goodyear, Ariz.; and granddaughters, Janice M. Steele of Hampton and Melissa A. Steele of Goodyear. Helen was also blessed with 13 beautiful loving great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her loving four-legged companion, Nala.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; daughter-in-law, Maria T. Manjago-Steele; her brothers, Andrew and Joseph Salaka; and sisters, Mary Dorko and Anna Salaka.
A prayer service will be held 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 at Clemente Funeral Home, Struthers. A Mass of Christian burial, a celebration of Helen’s life, will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Spirit Parish / St. James the Apostle Church in Pulaski, Pa., with the Rev. Brendan Dawson presiding. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at the funeral home. Interment will take place in St. John’s Cemetery in Coitsville.