Helen B. Bednarchik October 21, 1927 – May 17, 2019 Share this obituary Send Flowers Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card Kulpmont – Helen B. (Nezerski) Bednarchik, 91, of 801 Scott Street, passed away peacefully with loving family by her side on Friday, May 17, 2019, at Mount Carmel Senior Living Center. Born in Kulpmont, October 21, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Elsie (Ermolovicz) Nezerski. Helen was a graduate of Kulpmont High School and was a member of the Church of the Holy Angels, formerly a member of St. Casimir’s Church in Kulpmont.
On June 27, 1953, in St. Casimir’s Church, she was married by the Rev. Alphonse T. Marcincavage to Stanley E. Bednarchik, who preceded her in death on September 23, 2017. Helen was employed as a seamstress for many years in local garment factories and also used her skills to mend clothing for her family.
She was a loving wife and mother who, along with her late husband Stanley, enjoyed cooking and serving simple traditional Sunday and holiday dinners for the family. The coal stove in the basement was frequently used. Helen was very devoted to her Catholic faith, praying the rosary daily and being an Auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary.
She happily attended weekly Mass with her sister, Stella Zimmerman, and her friends, Annie Goodlunas and Mamie Wascavage. She was very active in church activities while a member at Saint Casimir’s, belonging to the Polish group that wore the uniquely designed and locally crafted colorful outfits. She was very proud that they were present when Pope John Paul II visited Philadelphia in 1979 and noticed them along his route, stopping momentarily to give them a big smile and a blessing.
Helen was also a member of Our Lady’s Sodality. Helen was proud of her Polish ethnicity, always having fun telling people that her name was Helena Barbara Nieszczerzewski, which had been the original spelling of her maiden name. Due to dementia and other physical ailments causing her to become homebound for the past several years, Helen was content to be taken care of at home by her sons, daughter-in-law, and dedicated caregivers.
We are thankful to have had the opportunity to do that for her, returning the love that she always gave so freely to us. The unconditional love of a Mother should never be taken for granted or overlooked. Our Mom’s love, kindness, humility and generosity will never be forgotten.
She is survived by three sons, Alan Bednarchik of Wilkes-Barre; David Bednarchik of Kulpmont and Mark Bednarchik and his wife Hilda of New Cumberland; three grandchildren, Michael Bednarchik of Hallstead, Joseph Bednarchik of FL and Cassandra Bednarchik of Harrisburg; three great grandchildren, Matthew, Abigail and Cameron Bednarchik and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Stella Zimmerman and husband George, Lillian Poplaski and husband Frank; Mildred Scovak and husband, Edward; and Bertha Nezerski; three brothers, Alfred Nezerski and wife, Nellie, Anthony Nezerski and wife, Irene; and Edward Nezerski; four brothers-in-law, Louis Bednarchik and wife Ruth; Joseph Bednarchik and wife Rose Marie; John Bednarchik and wife Agnes and Paul Bednarchik; three sisters-in-law, Anna Bednarchik, Helen Bednarchik, Mary Mariano and husband Robert. FUNERAL NOTICE Helen B. (Nezerski) Bednarchik, 91, of 801 Scott Street, Kulpmont – Funeral Mass will be held Friday, May 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Church of the Holy Angels, 855 Scott Street, Kulpmont, with Father Andrew Stahmer, officiating.
Burial will be in St. Casimir’s Cemetery, Marion Heights. Viewing will be held prior to the Funeral Mass, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. in the C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 1053 Chestnut Street, Kulpmont, PA. Arrangements are in care of C.J. Lucas Funeral Home, Inc., 1053 Chestnut Street, Kulpmont, PA, C.J. Lucas, Supervisor.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Church of the Holy Angels, 855 Scott Street, Kulpmont, PA 17834. To send condolences to the family please visit www.
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