Helene M. Monaco, of Fremont, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021.
Helene was born June 8, 1929, in Uniontown, PA to John and Pauline (O’Brokta) Oraweic. She married James Monaco in 1954 and moved to Fremont, OH with him that year. Both her husband and her son James preceded her in death. Helene is survived by her children: Joy (Terry) Rokicki of Temperance, MI, Tim Monaco of Chevy Chase, MD, and Jerome (Cathy) Monaco of Statesville, NC. Six (6) grandchildren: Marissa (Chance) Douglas of Sagamore Hills, OH, James Monaco of Austin, TX, Shelby Monaco of Austin, TX, Emily Monaco of Toledo, OH, Robert Monaco of Statesville, NC, and Daniel Monaco of Statesville, NC. Two (2) great grandchildren: Chance and Oliver Douglas of Sagamore Hills, OH. A sister, Leona (Richard) of Wauwatosa, WI. And many nieces and nephews.
Helene was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fremont, OH. She was devoted to the rosary and meeting with friends to pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Helene loved spending time with her family and was a devoted and blessed mother who truly cherished the time she spent with her family. She had a deeply ingrained work ethic and didn’t retire until she was in her ‘80s. Helene worked as a cashier and deli clerk and enjoyed serving her customers. She always had a smile and kind word for them. Helene’s pet collie, Kelly, was a special part of her life and she loved and cared for her.
Helene's Funeral mass will be held on December 28, 2021 at 11:30 am in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd., Fremont, Ohio 43420. A internment immediately follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Helene’s honor to Sacred Heart Church.
Arrangements have been entrusted with the Hanneman-Chudzinski-Keller Funeral Home, 416 S. Arch St., Fremont, Ohio 43420.
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