Helena Jean Winter, 73, of Wampum (North Beaver Twp.) passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born February 15, 1953 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. Rice Sr. and Helen Mae Wilson Rice Putro.
Helena worked as an LPN and retired from Providence Health Care in 2015 after many years of dedicated service. She was a current member of the Savannah United Methodist Church and the Mahoning Sportsman’s Association. She enjoyed camping and fishing, most of all at her family camp at French Creek where she made many lasting memories. She also enjoyed quilting and crocheting. Her most cherished moments were spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her beloved husband of 52 years, Steven F. Winter Jr.; daughter, Melissa A. (Jason Harvey) Winter of New Castle; son, Steven R. (Kristina McConnell) Winter of Hillsville; three grandchildren, Chase R., Steven M., and Alayna R. Winter; sister, Diana Herko of Wampum, and sister-in-law, Lorraine Rice of Pulaski.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers Daniel E. and Charles R. Rice, and her brother-in-law, Harry Herko.
Friends and family will be received on Thursday October 15, 2026 from 3 until the funeral service at 6 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main Street Wampum. Rev Adam Goswick of the Savannah United Methodist Church will officiate.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation.
Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com
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