Obituary of Helen Repshas

Helen Repshas May 17, 2013 Helen Repshas, 86, formally of Luzerne went to be with the lord on Friday at Kindred Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. Helen was born in Kingston, daughter of the late Charles and Martha Mazeltas Yakus, and was a life resident of Luzerne prior to her illness. She was a graduated from Luzerne High School in 1944 and served as class president. She was a member of Holy Family Parish, Luzerne. Helen had a choir member and prior to her illness was active in parish activities and the Altar and Rosary society. Prior to her retirement she was employed by the Social Security Administration, Wilkes-Barre. Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Anthony; brothers, Charles, Edward, Frank, Anthony, Joseph, Albert; sisters, Irene Yakus, Florence Kamus, Nellie Lukesh, Jule Drakas, Mary Adamchick and Ann Baltruchitis. Surviving are children, Donald and wife Dale of Reston, Virginia; Dave and wife Carol of Forty Fort; Judy Repshas of White Haven; Christine Berger and husband Marvin of Harrisburg; grandchildren, Samuel and Michael Repshas, Emily Repshas and Benjamin Berger: brother Leonard Yakus of Omaha, Neb.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 AM form the Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home, Inc. 568 Bennett St. Luzerne with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Holy Family Parish, Luzerne, with Rev. Michael Zipay officiating. Friends may call on Monday from 5-8 PM. Memorial contribution if desired may be made to Relatives and Friends Association of White Haven Center 55 Newport St. Glen Lyon, Pa 18617 To light a virtual candle or leave a message of condolence for her family, please visit www.betzjastremski.com The family expresses their appreciation to Helen's caregiver including the staff at HCR Manor Care, Kingston and staff of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and Kindred Care., The ladies will recite the rosary on Monday at 6:00 PM