Obituaries
September 25, 2019

Helen Spencer – Charleroi

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Helen Spencer, 93, Charleroi, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. She was born in Middletown, Pa., on April 12, 1926, daughter of the late Steve and Catherine Wassel Meno. She is survived by her three daughters, Regina Fedeli of Belle Vernon, Cheryl Chester of Monessen, and Toni Lynn Fedeli of Charleroi; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her two brothers, Nick and Steve Meno; and two sisters, Ann Kudas and Kay Filander. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES INC. 825 Fallowfield Ave. Charleroi, with a funeral service at 11 a.m. in the funeral home by Joe Sabo, internment will follow at Charleroi Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.melenyzer.com.

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