Helen Lileck, 100, passed away peacefully at home in Annville, Pennsylvania, surrounded by her loving family on November 20, 2024.
Helen was born on January 23, 1924, in Tuscarora, Pennsylvania. She was the second youngest of five beloved daughters born of Peter Meravage (Mielowicz) and Anna Bonk (Bak). She is preceded in death by her loving husband, George Lileck, her parents, and her four sisters: Stella Plocinik, Mary Fitzsimmons, Ann Davies, and Blanche Walko Lombardi.
She graduated from Tamaqua High School where she met her high school sweetheart and husband, George Lileck. She and George resided in Allentown for many years, and both worked at Western Electric from where she eventually retired to raise her family. The two shared 54 wonderful years of marriage before his passing. Together, they built a life centered on family and shared adventures. She resided in Allentown until April 2020, when she moved to Annville to live with her daughter.
She is survived by her son, Peter (Alison) of Fleetwood, PA; her daughter, Janice (Michael) of Annville, PA; and her cherished grandchildren, Summer Arnold of Las Cruces, NM, and George Hollick of Annville, PA.
Helen was a woman of many interests. She took great pride in her role as a homemaker, where she was an exceptional cook and caregiver, and was talented with crewel embroidery and crochet. She also loved to travel, exploring most of the 50 states and enjoying numerous trips to Europe.
She lived a long and fulfilling life, remaining in good health and bright spirits until her passing. She leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and cherished memories that her family and friends will forever hold close to their hearts.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, November 26th 10-11 with a Service at 11AM all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc. 950 N. Front St. Allentown, PA 18102. Entombment to follow in Grandview Cemetery, Allentown. At Helen’s request please refrain from wearing black to her funeral as she would like her life to be celebrated.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church or to the UBS Ukraine Relief Fund via the funeral home.