Helen "Cookie" (Marchlinski) Simon

Born: Wed., May 20, 1942
Died: Mon., Jul. 22, 2019


Visitation

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Fri., Jul. 26, 2019
Location: Gubbiotti Funeral Home,LLC


Interment

Sat., Jul. 27, 2019
Location: Sacred Heart Slovak Cemetery


Funeral Service

9:30 AM Sat., Jul. 27, 2019
Location: Gubbiotti Funeral Home,LLC


Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 AM Sat., Jul. 27, 2019
Location: St. Andre Bessette Parish


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Helen M. Simon, a resident of the Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre, died peacefully Monday July 22, 2019 with her family by her side.  

She was preceded in death by her husband Carl J. Simon who died December 12, 1989.

Born in Hudson, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Virginia Figura Marchlinski.  Helen was a graduate of Marymount High School, Class of 1960. When her father became ill, she cancelled her plans to attend college and entered the

workforce to support her family.  She was employed for many years at Carter Footwear, Wilkes-Barre, where she met her husband of 26 years. She also proudly served as a Fuller Brush representative, receiving her 10 year pin. She and Carl organized and were devoted to the North End Elementary Catholic Basketball Club.  Helen loved fundraising for causes she believed in and made countless homemade lollipops for the Basketball Club and for the Mission Club at Bishop Hoban High School.

Helen was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth. She was a former member of St. Andre Bessette Parish, Wilkes-Barre where she served as a lector and Pro-Life representative, and as the president of the Ladies Social Club.  Despite her disabilities, she led or was involved in many other parish activities including the annual parish picnic.

Helen was  determined, hard-working, loved sending cards to others, and enjoyed going to casinos, watching reality TV , game shows and playing cards with friends.

Surviving are her three children, Rev. Robert Simon, pastor, Church of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Moscow, Ronald, West Pittston, and Cynthia and her husband Shawn Scovish, Hunlock Creek, five grandchildren, Dr. Jordan, Jeffrey and Jillian Simon; Courtney and Gabrielle Scovish; a sister Janice and her husband Larry Spaulding, Wilkes-Barre, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph, and Stephen Marchlinski.

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday from 5-8pm at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, LLC, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.

Funeral will be on Saturday at 9:30am from the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00am at St. Andre Bessette Parish, 666  N Main St., Wilkes-Barre. with her son Rev. Robert Simon, as celebrant.

Those attending the funeral are asked to go directly to the church Saturday morning.

Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Dallas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be  made to the diocesan fund for retired priests, care of the Diocese of Scranton, 300 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, Pa. 18503

The family is deeply grateful to the staff of Little Flower Manor for the loving and compassionate care and friendship shown to Helen during her stay.

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Annamarie Marchlinski
   Posted Tue July 23, 2019
Dear Cindy, Ronnie and Robbie and family,
Greg and I wanted to send our condolences on the loss of your mom. Aunt Cookie will be missed by many. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending much love to you all.
Greg and Annamarie and family.

Janice Spaulding
   Posted Wed July 24, 2019
Dear Cindy,Rob,and Ronnie,I really don't know what to say,I think everything happened so quickly from the time we found out to the end,it was just so fast.I think everyone is still in shock! I am deeply sorry for your loss and I wish we had more time to spend with her.Anything at all that you need,please don't hesitate to ask.Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers and I love you all.Again,our deepest sympathy.

Megan Taylo
   Posted Thu July 25, 2019
Dear family, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. She was an amazing person. I became very close to your mom during her time at Little Flower Manor. She always would make me laugh with her stories. She will be missed by all.

Alex Roche
   Posted Thu July 25, 2019

TRADITIONAL FUNERAL BASKET was sent by Fr. Alex Roche .

With deepest sympathy from Fr. Alex Roche and parishioners of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.


George Cosgrove
   Posted Fri July 26, 2019
Ron,
You and your family have my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mom. I am sorry that I was unable to attend the wake. please let me know if I can be of any assistance during your time of grief.
George

Jeanne Marie Thallmayer
   Posted Sat July 27, 2019
Fr Simon, I am very sad to hear about the loss of the wonderful woman you knew as your mother. In the arms of the angels and in the presence of our Lord Jesus, may she find much love and peace in God's holy kingdom.

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