Helen Anne Shimrock

Helen A. Shimrock (nee Simatic) 88, died Thursday, June 17, 2010. She was born May 19, 1922 in Cokeburg, Pa. She lived most of her life in Jefferson, Pa. before moving to Vermilion, Ohio to be closer to her children. Helen was a graduate of Jefferson High School Class of 1940. She owned and operated Helen's Clothing Store in Jefferson, Pa. She was a member of the St. George Croatian Lodge, Cokeburg, Pa. Helen was an avid reader, enjoyed current events, crocheting and most importantly spending time with her family. Helen is survived by her daughters, Jo Marie (James) Virgin, Lisa (Brian) Mitchell, son Pete (Judi) Shimrock all of Vermilion, Ohio. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Tami (Kirk) Horton, Michael Virgin, Danielle Hoebing, Christian Shimrock, Brandi Shimrock, Lauren and Lyndsey Mitchell all of Vermilion. Michelle (Rodney) Deichler, Florence Twp and Pete (Sarita) Shimrock, Lorain. Great Grandchildren, Kristopher, Matthew, Michael, Derek, Madison, Nicholas, Sydney, Cole, Reese, Hailey and Kendra. Brother, Walter (Susan) Simatic; nephews, Joseph (Susan) Simatic and Walter D. (Sandy) Simatic all of Jefferson Pa. She was preceded in death by her husband Peter "Pecko" Shimrock who passed away in 1970, her parents Joseph and Mary Simatic and her grandson, Timothy Virgin. Friends may call Sunday, 4-8pm at Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 182 West High St., Waynesburg, PA., where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 21, 2010 followed by burial at Greene County Memorial Park. Memorial Contributions may be made to Ritter Public Library, Vermilion, Ohio 44089.