Helen R. Mucha

Helen R. Mucha, 94, of Shenandoah, passed away on Thursday evening, June 25th at the Broad Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Shenandoah on October 12th, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Rozalia “Delacott” Jedruch. 

She worked for many years at the Mahanoy City Cigar Factory as well as a housewife.  Helen was a lifelong member of the former St. Casimir’s Church, Shenandoah.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Paul Mucha in 2006, 2 brothers, Edward and Joseph Jedruch, and 3 sisters, Loretta Yasinowich, Stella Komosinsky, and Sophie Klonduck.  Helen was the last member of her immediate family.

Surviving are 2 sons, Ronald Mucha with his wife Anna Marie, Frackville, and Jerry Mucha, Shenandoah.  Nieces and nephews also survive.

A visitation for family and friends will take place on Tuesday, June 30th from 8:30am to 10am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am in Divine Mercy Parish, 218 W. Cherry St, Shenandoah officiated by Msgr. Ronald Bocian.  Burial will follow in St. Casimir’s Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights.

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