Helen A. Sapko

Helen A. Sapko, formerly of Custer City, passed away Saturday May 23, 2020, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home, just one month shy of her 92nd birthday.

Born June 23, 1928 in Custer City, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Jesenko) Sapko. She attended Custer City School and was a member of St. Bernard Church.

Helen lived for most of her life at her family’s home on West Warren Road in Custer City. Four years ago, she moved to an apartment at Chapel Ridge, where she happily reconnected with old acquaintances from her working days and endeared herself to many new friends and staff members.

Helen started working at the Pennhills Club at the age of 14. She worked as Hostess there for more than 70 years, finally retiring when she was well into her mid-80s. She loved her job as Head Waitress and Hostess and especially enjoyed her daily interactions with co-workers, club members and their children. She seldom forgot a name or a face and could be counted on to offer kind words to the people she knew as well as those she met for the first time.

Surviving are 13 nieces and nephews, including Susan Zande Geary, Manlius, NY; Cathy Zande Koczela, Boulder, CO; Jill Zande Woods, Salinas, CA; Mary Lou Sapko, Bradford; Marty Sapko, Bradford; Gordon Sapko, Bethel Park; Janice Erickson, Colombia, MO; Sonny Tubiolo, Rochester, NY; Mary Ann Bianca, Walworth, NY; Ellen Partridge, The Villages, FL; Betsy Walter, Palmyra; David Sapko, Crossville, TN; and Michael Sapko, Finleyville; and several grand nieces and nephews. Also left to treasure the memory of their beloved Grandma Helen are Margaret Geary, Sarah Geary and Addison Woods.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters, Alene and Eilene Sapko, Margaret Zande, Mary Reep and Anna Tubiolo; and five brothers, her twin Steve, Andrew, Michael, George and John Sapko.

Friends will be invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at a later date and time to be announced. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorial contributions if desired, may be made to the Bradford Township Fire Department.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.holenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Helen was a wonderful women. She had given me my first servers job at The Pennhills Club many moons ago. R.I.P. HELEN GOD HAS CHOSEN ANOTHER WONDERFUL ANGEL!
— Judy Ransom

To family of Helen. So sorry for your loss. What a super lady. Really will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God bless.
— Larry Fox Suzie

Sorry to learn about Helen’s passing. She went above & beyond serving all her diners by her thoughtful & caring manner.
— Nancy Fire

Helen was a hard working, kind, caring person. She had a kind word for you every single time you saw her. The world needs more people like her. Helen was an example for all of us.
— Linda McKnight

Rest in peace, dear lady. Helen was one of a kind.
— Beth Reed

Helen was such a wonderful lady. She was my favorite person at the Pennhills Club. I haven''t seen her for a long time, but I''ve never forgotten her. She will be remembered by many.
— Suzanne Dittman

Condolences

  • Helen was a wonderful women. She had given me my first servers job at The Pennhills Club many moons ago. R.I.P. HELEN GOD HAS CHOSEN ANOTHER WONDERFUL ANGEL!

    — Judy Ransom
  • To family of Helen. So sorry for your loss. What a super lady. Really will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God bless.

    — Larry Fox Suzie
  • Sorry to learn about Helen’s passing. She went above & beyond serving all her diners by her thoughtful & caring manner.

    — Nancy Fire
  • Helen was a hard working, kind, caring person. She had a kind word for you every single time you saw her. The world needs more people like her. Helen was an example for all of us.

    — Linda McKnight
  • Rest in peace, dear lady. Helen was one of a kind.

    — Beth Reed