Helen Almasi Nypaver

Helen Almasi Nypaver, age 99, of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in her home on February 17, 2024. Born on June 24, 1924, in West Leisenring (Bute), she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Urchek Almasi.

Helen was the beloved wife for 35 years to Thomas J. Nypaver (deceased), whom she married on May 17, 1952 at Saint Mary Nativity Church. Helen was the loving mother of three sons: Thomas J. Nypaver Jr., (deceased), Terence (Dolores) J. Nypaver, and Timothy (Michele) J. Nypaver; wonderful grandmother to Christina (Tyler) Cebulko and Neil (Celia) Nypaver, and great-grandmother to Theodore T. Cebulko.

Helen was preceded in death by six siblings and their spouses: John (Agnes) Almasi Jr., Andrew (Gertude) Almasi, Mary (Jacob) Clay, Ann (Joseph) Hudock, Sophia (Frank) Palya, Julie (Edward) Krishan, and brother-in-law Robert McGarvey. She is survived by one sister, Theresa McGarvey of Kent, Ohio.

Sister-in-law to Eleanor Ungashick, Mildred Goberni, and Josephine Ferry, she was preceded in death by in-laws Stephen Nypaver, Bertha Nypaver, Martha Nypaver, Sister Lawrence Dorothy Nypaver, John Nypaver, Francis Nypaver, Mary Jane Murphy, and Elizabeth McBride. She was a dear aunt to many cherished nieces and nephews.

She graduated from Dunbar Township High School Class of 1942. Helen was an engaging, independent, and active woman who loved family events, holidays, her Slovak heritage, polkas, dancing, bowling, and her card playing leagues, and was recognized by all who visited for her outstanding baking skills. She remained engaged throughout her long life, contributing actively in family daily life and experiences.

Helen was an active member of Saint Mary Nativity Church of Uniontown, (where she participated in the Holy Rosary Society, the Christian Mothers, and the Golden Club); also the Ladies Pennsylvania Slovak Catholic Union, and the Slovak Catholic Sokol. She was guided in all aspects of her life by her deep faith in God.

For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Mary Nativity Catholic Church, Uniontown, PA, https://www.osvhub.com/st-mary-uniontown/giving/funds or the American Heart Association at https://www.heart.org.

Friends will be received at the Shell Funeral Home, Inc., 164 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, PA on Friday, February 23, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., and on Saturday, February 24, until 9:30 a.m. when Prayers of Transfer will be said, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Saint Mary Nativity Catholic Church, 61 N. Mt. Vernon Ave.

Interment follows in Saint Mary Nativity Cemetery. For those who are unable to share their sympathy in person, please express your thoughts and memories below.