Helen Mavrich

Helen Mavrich age 89 of Canonsburg passed away unexpectedly, Sunday January 19, 2014 in her home. She was born August 30, 1924 in Meadowlands a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Taufer Mikus. She lived most of her life in Meadowlands and Canonsburg where she was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. She had been employed in the deli department of Giant Eagle. Mrs. Mavrich was a member of the ladies auxiliary of the American Legion Post 902 in Houston, the Golden Agers of Meadowlands, Chartiers Senior Citizens and the SNPJ St. Jerome Loge 153 of Strabane. She enjoyed playing bingo, bowling and especially family picnics and gatherings.
On June 29, 1946 she married Leonard H. Mavrich who passed away January 8, 2012.
Surviving are two daughters; Mary Jo (Ronald) Porter of Dunbar and Maureen (William) Capwell of Strabane, seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one great great grandson and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Mavrich was last of her immediate family. Deceased are her son Keith L. Mavrich, her daughter Janice Salisbury, a granddaughter, Lorie Porter who passed away April 5, 2012, a sister Mary Ozarowsky and two brothers; Stephen and Joseph Mikus.
Friends are welcome from 4-8pm Tuesday January 21, 2014 in Funeral Service Inc. Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg 724-745-8120 where departing prayers will be recited at 10:30am Wednesday January 22, 2014. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am in St Patrick Church with interment to follow in St. Patrick Cemetery.