Wasko Funeral Home
Helen R. “Lennie” Spak, 90
Campbell: Funeral services will be held 11am Monday at the Wasko Funeral Home and 11:30am in St. John Church with Fr. Michael Swierz officiating for Helen R. “Lennie” Spak, 90 who passed away Wednesday morning in her home.
Lennie was born October 19, 1919 in Campbell the daughter of Charles and Mary Barliak Baka and was a life long area resident.
She was a 1937 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School.
Lennie was employed at The Youngstown Vindicator in the Circulation Department and also volunteered at Beeghly.
She was a member of the church, The Infant Guild and The Altar and Rosary Society.
Lennie was very active, and was an avid reader, card player and traveler.
Her husband, Michael Spak whom she married on July 20, 1946 passed away on July 23, 2000.
She leaves to cherish her memory two sons Rodney and Gloria of Tampa, Fla. and Randy and Paula of Atlanta, Ga.; 4 grandchildren
Ryan, Courtney, Trevor and Ashlee Spak; 3 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Ann Matvey of Villa Maria, Pa. and Mary Lou (John) Macala of Campbell.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
The Spak family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home and will receive friends Sunday from 2-5pm.
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Rodney and family, Randy and family, Mom, and Aunt Mary Lou,
Our deepest sympathies. Aunt Lennie sure was one of a kind. Her vivacious (triple letter score!) enthusiasm for cards, word games, and games was remarkable. She embraced life to the fullest, was a friend to many, and certainly knew a thing or two about BLING! She and Uncle Mickey are dancing their way through the stars.
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Denise and family
Dear Spak Family,
Although now I reside in San Antonio, I do continue to keep up with the Youngstown Vindicator. I was very saddened to see that your mother Lennie has passed away. God presented me with an opportunity to meet a her when I became the Activities Director at Beeghly Oaks. From the first day that I arrived, Lennie greeted me with open arms and made me feel welcomed. She was willing to participate in any activity that I asked her and she had a way of making you laugh and feel so good even when the day wasn’t going the best. I believe that she is the type of person that you meet once in a lifetime. I would like to let you know that she will always have a special place in my heart.
Donna Mazon
Former Activities Director at Beeghly Oaks
P.S. My mother-in-law is from Campbell and your mother knew my husbands grand father Joseph Lucas…she knew his house number (99 Regent St.) and shared many stories.
Dear Randy and Paula and the Spak family:
Bob and I extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. We enjoyed Mickey and Lennie’s visit when we moved to Georgia which helped us adjust to leaving our hometown friends. Our prayers go out to the Spak family and Lennie will be added to my special prayer list of those who have touched my life.
With sincerest sympathy,
Connie (Prochak) Bowen and Bob Bowen
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the words in John 5:28,29 will be of hope and comfort to you.