Helen Martin
Helen Martin, age 92, of Herbert passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at her residence.
She was born April 15, 1919 in Centerville, daughter of the late Metro Gabarich and Helen Patrick Gabarich.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Marin, Sr. and two brothers and one sister.
Helen was a lifetime member of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in New Salem, where she was active in all functions of the Church.
She is survived by her children: Peggy Graziani and husband, Pete of Herbert, Charles B. Martin, Jr. and wife, Beverly of Whitefish, Montana, Nancy Nelson of Ludington, Michigan and Linda Flynn and husband, Shaun of Charleston, South Carolina; her grandchildren: Larissa and Mike Rodriguez, PJ Graziani, Craig and Amy Martin, Keith and Lisa Martin, Beth Wilson, Eric and Chris Nelson, Andrew Nelson, Bryan Seaton and wife, Roxann; twelve great-grand-children; and her brother, Mike Olson and wife, Gladys of Cannonsburg.
Friends will be received in DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, on Thursday, July 21, 2011 from 2 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, July 22, 2011 until 10 a.m., when Panachida will be held in the Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at 10:30 a.m. in Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in New Salem with Rev. Father Vitaly Dudkin officiating.
Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa.
Parastas will be held in the Funeral Home on Thursday evening at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made in Helen’s memory to Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 91 S. Mill St., New Salem, Pa., 15468.