Helga Marx, age 96, died on August 11, 2020 after a difficult illness. Helga was a long-time resident of Riverdale, New York but spent the last seven years as a resident of Yonkers, NY.
Helga is survived by her daughters, Evie Marx and Susan Marx, her son-in-law Barry Helfmann, and granddaughters Loryn Helfmann and LeighAnne Helfmann.
Helga was born in Germany, immigrated first to Portugal with her parents, and then to the United States. She enjoyed a long marriage to her husband Ernest Marx, who died in 1998. She was a beloved, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an avid card player, gin and bridge being her games. She enjoyed many enduring friendships, and was a gracious, caring woman who will be sorely missed.
A private graveside service is being held on August 14.