Born April 3, 1926, passed away August 8, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Richard J.; loving mother of Geoffrey J., Renee M. (Larry Hayes), Diane L., and Denise G. (Tom Barrett); dear grandmother of Jordan, Tadhg, Noah, Anluan, Cougar, Falcon, Sequoia Gerow, Allison, Megan, and Wyatt Barrett; sister of Lola Mann, Paul, Johnny, and Arthur McMillen. Born a farm girl in Punxsutawney, Helene remained grounded, wise, and hardworking all of her days. She supported her husband’s early years establishing himself as a physical therapist and chiropractor in Buffalo. Over the next 50 years, they built a practice together that ingratiated her to countless in the community. Along the way, they built a loving family that will remember her as a committed caregiver, mentor, and friend. Friends may call Saturday August 11th from 5-8pm at the DENGLER ROBERTS PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Funeral services will be held this Sunday August 12th, at 2pm with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Buffalo City Mission. www.dengerrobertspernafuneral.com