OBIT: Helen Jane (FERRY) RISKO, 2001, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by John C. Oester. Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ RISKO Helen Jane Risko, 78, Somerset, died Sept 22, 2001 at her residence. Born Aug. 4, 1923 in Ligonier, daughter of Clarence Sloan "Hub" and Katherine Jane (Ulery) Ferry. Preceded in death by husband, Stephen Francis Risko, who died July 19, 1980; stepmother, Irene (Harbaugh) Gillingham-Ferry; 2 sisters Laura Ankney and Dorothy Bee; and 3 brothers, Charles Ferry, Clarence Ferry and John Ferry. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Harry V. (Mary Ann) Miller of Somerset; 2 granddaughters, Lori Lea Miller and Kelly Ann Miller; 2 great-grandsons, Patrick Wood and Jordan Miller; and brothers and sisters: Mrs. Viola Cicciarelli, Mrs. Beverly Reese and James Ferry, all of Somerset, Rodger Ferry of Quecreek, Jeffrey Ferry, Mrs. Ronald (Betty) Hyatt, all of Somerset, Mrs. Russell (Patty) Smith of Arlington, Texas, and Mrs. Wayne (Mickey) Rayman of Friedens. Member of Laurel Hill Gospel Tabernacle. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 am. Wednesday at the Laurel Hill Gospel Tabernacle, Jennerstown, with Rev. C.J. Ickes and Rev. Gary W. Anderson officiating. Viewing at the church one hour prior to service. Interment, Bethany Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Somerset "In Touch" Hospice, 1590 N. Center Ave., Somerset, Pa., 15501. Daily American, September 24, 2001 [R655]