Helen Rose Holmes passed away peacefully and with her family at her side, on Thursday, August 31, 2017. She was the beloved mother of Patrick J. Holmes (Lori), Monica R. Russo (Leo), and Joan M. Palumbo (Patrick). She was the loving Gammy of Alexandra, Patrick, Leo, Celeste, Kaya, Patrick, Amanda and Andrea. Sister of Marylou Oberth, Joan Blatt, Matthew Blatt and the late John Blatt. Formerly the wife of Patrick J. Holmes. Relatives and friends are invited to call Saturday, Sept. 16th from 9-10 am at St. Nortbert Church, 50 Leopard Rd. Paoli Pa. 19301. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10am. Interment will be at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery. Please do not send flowers but in lieu of, please consider a memorial contribution in Helen's name, to Eliza Bryant Village, 7201 Wade Park Ave. Cleveland OH 44103. www.elizabryant.org