Helen M. Walihnac

Helen M. Walihnac, 94

YOUNGSTOWN…Helen (Yatsco) Walihnac, 94 passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

Helen was born on July 22, 1930, in Campbell, OH, a daughter of Michael and Alice (Hamrock) Yatsco.

She was a 1948 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and a life long resident of the area.

Helen married John Walihnac in April 1958. They remained together until his passing in May 1983.

Helen worked at the downtown Woolworth store for over 40 years as a clerk in the hardware and pet departments.

She was a member of Christ the Good Shepard Parish (formerly St. John the Baptist) and was a member of the Legion of Mary.

Helen volunteered as a foster grandmother at Tod Children’s Hospital. She loved cats and would feed the neighborhood strays. Helen was an avid bowler and sports fanatic, especially when it came Cleveland Browns football. Her favorite pastime was occasionally playing lottery scratch offs.  

Helen will be deeply missed and always remembered by her sisters, Dorothy Makosky of Youngstown and Cynthia Makosky of Ashtabula; sister-in-law Rita Smrek and many beloved nieces, nephews, along with her special friends and neighbors.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John and her brother, Fred and sister-in-law Ginny Yatsco; sister and brother in laws, Theresa and Andrew Hripko, Veronica and Michael Gleydura, George Makosky, and Edward Smrek.

Helen’s family has entrusted her care to the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell. Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the funeral home from 12 noon – 1pm followed by a funeral service at 1pm.

Helen will be laid to rest at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Cemetery in Lowellville.

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