Helen Kraynak 1924-2021

Helen was born in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Kraynak. She was the third of 11 children.

She was a graduate of East High School and a member at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church.

Helen worked at McKelvey’s, Strouss’ and in the administrative offices of the General Electric Lamp Plant. She was a person of integrity, intelligence, kindness, humor, grace and style.

She is survived by her brothers, the Rev. Nicholas Kraynak of Poland and William Kraynak of Poland. She also is survived by many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her sisters, Ann, Mary and Margaret; and by her brothers, Michael, John, Andrew, Emil and Edward.

Private family funeral services were held Friday, March 26, 2021, at the Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church, officiated by Father Mykhaylo Farynets.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Helen’s name to St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, c/o 3801 Shady Run Road, Youngstown, OH 44502.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the entire staffs of Sunrise of Poland, Assumption Village and Hospice of the Valley, all of whom took excellent, compassionate care of Helen over her last several years.

The Kraynak family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home. Visit www.waskofamily.com to view this obituary and send Helen’s family condolences.

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