Helen L. Coran (nee Pullman) June 11,2023. Beloved wife of the late Russell E. Coran for 49 years; loving Mom of Lynne (Sanford) Bookey and Lisa (Steven) Massaro; cherished Yiayia of Jacob Massaro, Theodore Bookey, Nickolas Massaro and Melody Bookey; devoted daughter of the late Leo and Niki (Karagan) Pullman; predeceased by siblings Peter L. (Joan) and Nicholas (Jerrene) Pullman; also survived by many extended family and friends. A graduate of North Tonawanda High School and Bryant & Stratton Business Institute, Helen was a longtime employee in the printing industry, retiring just a few years ago. Proud of her Greek heritage, she was event planner for the Tonawanda Greek Ladies Group. She taught Sunday school for many years, and worked the annual GreekFest. An avid sports fan, especially the Buffalo Bills. Our Mom was the most thoughtful person in our world and we will miss her every day. Visitation for family and friends may call Wednesday 3-7 at Dengler Roberts Perna Funeral Home, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. The Trisagion service at 6pm. Funeral services will be held at Annunciation Hellenic Orthodox Church, Delaware Ave. at West Utica, Buffalo, Thursday June 15 at 10am. Flowers gratefully declined; if so desired, a donation in Mom's honor to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. or a charity of your choice. Burial at Elmlawn Cemetery, Hellenic Gardens I, near the serene Greek pillars.
