Helen Spanos of Farrell passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, April 5, 2018, in her residence. She was 92.

Mrs. Spanos was born May 21, 1925, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Andrew and Sophie (Wojdanowski) Gladysz. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1943 graduate of Farrell High School and, years earlier, was employed at the former Sharon Transformer Division of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation.

Helen was a homemaker and an active member of St. Adalbert's Church, Farrell. She enjoyed bowling in the church league at Sunset Lanes and was also instrumental in starting the pierogi makers group that still exists today.

Her husband, Tony Spanos, whom she married May 18, 1946, passed away August 31, 2009.

She is survived by two sons, Michael A. Spanos and his wife Dr. Linda J. Spanos, of Hermitage; and Mark A. Spanos and his wife Lynne, of Sharon; four grandchildren, Nicholas and Daniel Spanos; Marc Mesaros (Jennifer); and Krista Richards (William); two great grandchildren, Jacob and Connor Richards; and several loving nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husband, Helen was preceded in death by two sisters, Stella Casaccia and Jean Wadsworth; and two brothers, Walter and Henry Gladysz.

The family suggests memorial contribution may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Calling hours: Immediately following the funeral Mass, the family will receive friends in the lower level of the church where a meal will be served.

Services: Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018, in St. Adalbert's Church, 1035 Fruit Ave., Farrell, with Rev. Matthew Ruyechan as celebrant.

Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery, Hermitage.

Arrangements by the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.