This is my great aunt by marriage on my father’s mother’s side. I received inquiries about her from someone doing research and have more information now, or at least indirect information.
My Dad, Jerome W. Stuczynski, was in the drum corps for the 4th Ward Fire Department — “the Merry Men” — and its leader was Helen’s brother Bill Cybulski.
Helen and Stanley Szopinski’s three sons (Edward, Danny and Theodore) all were married and all died early of cancer. Edward and Danny (maybe even Theodore) were in the Navy. Danny’s son (Danny, Jr.) was (or maybe still is) an attorney for the City of Dunkirk.
Helen was my great aunt from my father’s fathers side. Pretty cool. I am a Miller but should be a Cybulski. Grandfather changed it so he could date my grandmother. It all worked out…otherwise someone else would be typing this message.
Cool. Welcome to the family! :p
I came across this while searching for my great grandmothers date of death. Helen raised me for my early childhood years. I was surprised to find this on google search!
Do you know where she is buried? If in the Dunkirk area, I can hunt it down personally.