Helen Kerecman

HELEN KERECMAN (nee Kulikowski), age 94, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 after many months of an illness affecting her heart and lungs. Beloved wife of the late Michael Kerecman for 43 years; dearest mother of Laura Hoffner-Murphy and Mark (Beverly); dear sister of the late Stanley (Kelly), Walter, baby Adam Kulikowski and Bernice Bartko; loving grandmother of Chris Hoffner, Jr. (Michelle), David (Polly Anna), Michael and Kathleen Kerecman; great-grandmother of Kemper Kerecman; caring aunt of James (deceased) (Bernadette) and Ronald Kulikowski (Marilyn) and Allan Bartko; also aunt to the 11 children of the late Mary Kerecman and Tom Brett; great-aunt of Joseph, Stephen and Theresa Kulikowski and members of the Brett family; great-great aunt of James and Gracie Kulikowski.  Helen was born in Lakewood, OH and was a member of St. Hedwig Church and School in Lakewood.  She belonged to their choir from her school days until 1965 when Helen and Mike moved to Parma.  In 1988 Helen joined St. Columbkille Parish in Seven Hills, OH where she became a choir member and participated in the Senior Club, holding office of Treasurer for many years, she is now a lifetime member.  Helen was also very involved in the Parma Senior Center until her health prevented her from attending events.  She was a faithful friend to many.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. Columbkille Church, 6740 Broadview Rd., Monday, April 3 at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.  Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), SUNDAY 3-7 P.M.