Helen Sirksy

Helen Sirsky, 96, of Astoria, New York, formerly of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Mount Sinai Hospital, NY, NY.  Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Julia (Holloman) Sirksy.

Helen was employed as a customer service representative for Bloomingdales Department Store, NY.  She was also educated as a court stenographer, and worked as a waitress for many years as well.  Helen was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Palmerton.  She was a 1940 graduate of the Palmerton High School.  Helen was an accomplished tap dancer, and bowler.  She loved to crochet, especially purses.

Survivors: Son, Michael Sirsky of West Virginia.  2 Grandsons, Michael, and Jason.  Sister, Mrs. Irene Miller of Belvidere, New Jersey.  9 nieces, and 2 nephews.  4 great-nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by a sister, Mary Arieta in 2013, and a brother, Charles Sirsky in 2010.

Services: Divine Liturgy, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, 2019, Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071.  Call, 9:30-10:00 a.m., Tuesday in the Funeral Home.  Interment, Sacred Heart Parish's Old Cemetery, 3rd Street, Palmerton.

Contributions: May be made in her memory to a charity of one's choice.