Obituary

Helen B. Szlemko, 90, of Dublin, OH, formerly of Huntington, WV, died Saturday, December 19, 2009 at the Convalarium at Indian Run, Dublin, OH.   A Lifelong resident of Huntington, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, George Szlemko; parents, Henry and Alma Baribeau; sister, Betty Baribeau and brother, Brenard Baribeau.  She is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Kerry) Cowen of Dublin, OH and Suzanne (Jerry) Bowles of New York; three grandsons, Bryan Epling, Michael Cowen and Matthew Cowen; one granddaughter, Sarah Cowen and three nieces, Jane Flowers, Mary Mahaffey and Ginger Coy.  Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Beard Mortuary, Huntington.  Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary with the Rev. Richard Mobayed officiating.  Entombment will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.