Fraternity-Testvériség, 2010 (88. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
2010-01-01 / 1. szám
Fraternity i Testvériség In Memoriam nationalization (1948) and then in public schools in numerous capacities, including principal and finally district supervisor, until the Revolution of 1956. Helen and her family fled Hungary after the ill-fated Revolution of 1956, and after arrival in Austria, applied for political asylum on December 9,1956 in Weis. Shortly thereafter, they arrived in Bregenz, Vorarlberg, to join her parents until their immigration to the United States of America on August 8,1957. After arrival in Gary, IN, she was employed in the housekeeping department of St. Mary's Hospital and after completing surgical technician training, she worked until her retirement in late 1989 in Gary and later on the Hobart campus, where she was also an instructor for surgical procedures for trainees and a faculty member at Ivy Tech of Gary. After her retirement from St. Mary's hospital, she joined her brother's Parish, Holy Trinity Hungarian in East Chicago as a staff member as housekeeper/public relations liaison until her death. Helen was an accomplished artist in multi-mediums including furniture design/decoration and embroidery, with her work meriting numerous publications in the local Hungarian press. Her cooperation in inter-religious affairs was acknowledged by a citation of the Calvin Synod of the UCC as consultant to the Calvin Synod Herald signed by the presiding Bishop, The Right Reverend Koloman Karl Ludwig and Synod General Secretary, the Right Reverend Louis Medgyesi. In spite of advancing illness, Helen remained an avid traveler to the very end, making sure that her youngest family members would have the opportunity to learn about the values and character of their European ancestry. She made it her business to learn as much as possible about her adopted country from sea to shining sea: from New York to Los Angeles and from Niagara to the Blue Mountains. In the secret recesses of her private quarters, Helen had an immense library covering a wide range of subjects, including literature, music, travel, science, medicine, social issues, history, politics and particularly the mystery of communistic "success." She had a horde of albums of photographic exploits documenting every facet of her family and professional life. Her video and music libraries were vast. Her unpublished memoir about her life during the Second World War and under Communism was titled Behind God’s Back and was published as a novel in 2007. She was a member of the Kossuth Club and the Hungarian American Citizen's Club. In her memory, please consider making a memorial donation in honor of Helen to Holy Trinity Hungarian Church or the Diocese of Gary. Helen's generosity, openness, intelligence, humor, wit and zest for life made her beloved by all. Her spirit lives on in her family and in all who loved her. Your devoted prayers for the repose of her soul and for the consolation of her beloved family members will be most appreciated. Published in The Times on December 27,2009. The HRFA extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved families of our members who passed away. Az Amerikai Magyar Református Egyesület őszinte részvétét fejezi ki elhunyt tagjai hozzátartozóinak. Members Name Branch State Date of death Owens, Mary J, 21 OH 08/22/09 Pongracz, Julius A. 31 OH 08/13/09 Josvaí, Joseph 15 PA 07/15/09 Tutkovich, Thomas 80 NJ 08/01/09 Vida, Mrs. Leona 134 PA 08/06/09 Mecera, Lawrence A. 31 OH 08/12/09 Verba, John 235 PA 08/27/09 Simon, Stephen 378 CA 06/03/09 Martin, John 245 PA 03/04/05 Csanady, Rose 300 DC 09/05/09 Yoo, Lydia 35 Ml 09/14/09 Haas, Karen S.M. 21 OH 11/05/07 Jontos, Mrs, Maria 52 CT 07/20/99 Duzs, Stephen 2 OH 08/31/09 Suto, Mrs. Helen B. 2 OH 09/30/09 Mate, Irene Jean 1 CT 09/25/09 Eleanor M, Petro 250 NJ 08/05/09 Vera J. Hite 202 PA 10/09/09 Vido, Stephen J. 12 NY 09/02/09 Kabai, Jr. John 153 WV 09/26/09 Elliott, Jr, Edwin P. 8 PA 10/11/09 Hunyor, James M. 21 OH 10/18/09 Stepic, Mrs, Margaret 2 OH 09/03/09 Korodi, Alexander 50 NY 10/02/09 Varady, Mrs. Albert 300 DC 10/07/09 Blackson, Lane Edgard 151 PA 10/20/09 Fetterly-Turk, Sandra Lou 300 DC 10/19/09 Kuczler, William E. 245 PA 09/16/09
