Fraternity-Testvériség, 2009 (87. évfolyam, 1-3. szám)
2009-01-01 / 1. szám
OBITUARIES OBITUARIES HELEN SZUCH (June 1915 - September 2008) IRENE AMBRUS (March 1927 - November 2008) Irene was an HRFA member since September, 1942. Many were deeply saddened to learn that one of our most devoted church members and lifetime Federation’s supporter, Mrs. Irene Ambrus, passed away. The Federation was always heartened by the exemplary activity of Mrs. Ambrus, a loyal Branch 35 member, who freely volunteered her time, energy and resources whenever the opportunity arose. Whether participating in Join Hands Day to help others, enjoying good fellowship at community picnics, or donating generously to the Appalachian Project and Operation Christmas Child, she embodied the highest ideals of love, understanding and service to the Helen has been a member since November, 1953 and long-time Branch Manager of HRFA’s Branch 67 in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Helen Szuch passed away peacefully on Saturday (9-27-08) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System following a very brief illness. She was 93. Mrs. Szuch was bom on June 26, 1915, in Sharon, a daughter of the late James and Katie Kish. She attended Sharon schools and, prior to her marriage, was a governess for Dean and Mrs. Charles Rice’s children at Choate School, Wallingford, Conn. Helen was a lifelong active member of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Sharon, where she was a Sunday school and Bible school community and has helped guide our Federation for many years. It is with a sense of humility, therefore, that on behalf of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America, we convey a warm “Thank You” to Mrs. Irene Ambrus. Thank you for sharing with us — your family, your friends, your congregation and the wider community — your life, your kindness, your commitment, and your will to involve as members under the Federation umbrella your husband, children and grandchildren. As you come to eternal rest, please know that your good deeds were not in vain. Your memory will be cherished and your benevolence carried on by those whom you loved. You held HRFA in such high esteem, and for that, we’ll always be grateful. teacher; and secretary of the Ladies Aid Society and the Goodwill Club. She was branch manager of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America (HRFA), Washington, D.C., for 25 years and worked tirelessly for Bethlen Community Home in Ligonier, Pa. Helen also volunteered for many local non-profit organizations, including The American Cancer Society. Her husband, William Szuch, whom she married on Aug. 3, 1941, passed away Feb. 10, 2007. She is survived by her son, William James Szuch. Besides her parents and husband, Helen was preceded in death by five sisters: Julia, Ann, Katherine, Rosalia and Mary; and two brothers, Steven and James Kish. Excerpt from letter written by Chairman László Hamos to family members. FRATERNITY - TESTVÉRISÉG 27
