Helen Durkac Obituary

Helen A. (Sieradzki) Durkac, of Natrona, died Tuesday, June 5, 2007, in Alle-Kiski Medical Center, Natrona Heights. She was born in Natrona, daughter of the late Henry and Julia (Zielinski) Sieradzki and was a lifelong resident of Natrona. She was a member of St. Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church (St. Joseph Parish), Natrona. Helen was an avid reader and enjoyed socializing with her PNA friends and spending time with her family. Mother of Dennis Durkac and the late Rudolph E. Durkac; grandmother of Lori (Dan) Kisiel, Robin (Tim) Phillips, Amy (Julian) Mack and Beth (Jesse) Caulfield; great-grandmother of Danielle Kisiel and Charlotte Caulfield; mother-in-law of Trudy Durkac and Mary Elaine Durkac. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph J. Durkac; her son; brother, Chester Sieradzki, and sister, Mary Zola. Private visitation was held Thursday and parting prayers were held Friday in the PAUL R. AJAK FUNERAL HOME INC., 2 Pine St., Natrona. Christian Funeral Mass was Friday in St. Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church, Spruce Street, Natrona, with the Rev. Richard J. Tusky, her pastor, as celebrant. Interment followed in St. Ladislaus Cemetery, Natrona Heights. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Parish, 1526 Union Ave., Natrona Heights, PA 15065 or to the charity of your choice.