Helene Lucy Prehatny Obituary
We bid farewell to Helene Lucy Prehatny (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 30, 2025 at the age of 92. Helene touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elizabeth Smith (Genetti) and Paul Smith; and her husband Dr. John Richard Prehatny. She is survived by: her children, Mary Poppins, Charlene Ryan (Jerry), John Prehatny (Justine), Linda Swain (Ian), Lorraine Belprez (Mike) and Barbara Rake (Jeff); her grandchildren, Kelly Ryan McGowan (Rob), Gillian Ryan Fogerty (Stew), Madeleine Ryan, Brett Swain (Diana), Malinda Swain (Darcey Clancy), Lianda Swain, Ian Swain II (Kristen), Dilan Swain (Dena), Jack Prehatny (Emily), Aidan Prehatny, Natasha Prehatny, Marie Belprez Stephenson (Blake), Jarrod Belprez, Terence Belprez, Jonah Belprez, Adam Belprez, Isaac Belprez, Audrey Rake, Morgan Rake and Kristen Rake; and her great grandchildren, Mia Gandolfo (Ryan), Ava Gandolfo (Ryan), Ryan Fogerty (Ryan), Maeve McCauley (Ryan), Xavier Swain, Greyson Swain, Cedar Clancy Swain, Thyme Clancy Swain, Saylor Swain, Charlotte Swain, Ella Swain and Ian Swain III.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Helene's name to Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church.
