Helen Shimko Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Helen Shimko of West Pittston, Pennsylvania. Helen, born on July 27, 1939, passed away on September 25, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Shimko to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Samuel Orlando and Eleanor Gilligan Orlando; and her brothers, John Allen Orlando and James Thomas Orlando. She is survived by: her children, Kimberly Dimick (Sam), West of Wyoming, Celeste Gonzales, Theresa Serafin (Michael), Chester Shimko and James Shimko (Kelly); her siblings, Grace Kusma, West of Wyoming, Jeanne Mras, Mary Hronick (Michael), Harding, Dawn Hoban (Edward), Exeter, Danny Orlando and Ann Marie (Michael); and her sister-in-law Deborah Orlando. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Viewing was held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home (1030 Wyoming Ave, Pittston, PA 18643). A funeral service was held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 8:30 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Corpus Christi Parish (224 Memorial St, Exeter, PA 18643). A burial was held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Cecilia's Cemetery.
