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Obituary for Helen M. Garan
Helen M. Garan, age 89, of Trumbull, devoted wife of the late Michael Garan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Griffin Hospital. Mrs. Garan was born April 16, 1923 in Nesquehoning, PA., daughter of the late John and Susan (Metsescuk) Sisko and had been a long time area resident. Helen was employed as a Sales Associate at Macy’s for many years and was an active member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Trumbull. Survivors include her beloved children, a son, Dennis Garan and a daughter, Martha Kierstead and her husband Marvin; three beloved grandchildren Kimberly, Marvin and Andrew and one niece and four nephews. Friends may visit with the family on Friday (TODAY), April 12, 2013 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St., Stratford, CT. A Panachida Service will be at 5:30 pm in the funeral home. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 9:00 am in the funeral home followed by a Divine Liturgy with the Office of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in the St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, 100 St. John Dr., Trumbull, CT. Interment will be on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 12:00 pm in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania. At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, Masses offered in Helen’s name at St. John’s Church would be appreciated. For additional information or to leave an online condolence, please visit wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.