Helena W Giermanska, a cherished 97-year-old resident of Linden, NJ, peacefully passed away on October 22, 2026. She arrived to Elizabeth, NJ from Poland in 1965, before moving to Linden. Helena had a deep passion for preparing meals that brought her family together and creating warm gatherings with friends. She found joy in dancing, singing, tending to her garden, and the thoughtful craft of sewing.
Helena was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 46 years, Zygmunt Giermanski; her beloved son, Tadeusz Giermanski; her dearest parents, Ludwik and Emma Smietana (nee Szlama); sisters, Maria Kij and Genoefa Bak; and her brothers, Bronislaw, Bolek, and Slawek Smietana.
Helena leaves behind her caring son, Bruno Giermanski, and his wife, Helena, along with 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren who will treasure her memory.
Visitation will be held at KROWICKI MCCRACKEN FUNERAL HOME, 2124 East Saint Georges Ave, Linden, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am.
A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Hedwig Roman Catholic Church, 600 Myrtle St, Elizabeth, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026,
at 10:00 am.
Funeral services will follow at Saint Gertrude Cemetery & Mausoleum, 53 Inman Ave, Colonia.
