Helen E. (Tomco) Ames

Helen E. Ames, 94, of New Castle, PA passed away the morning November 25, 2022 at the Haven Convalescent Home.

Helen was born July 1, 1928 in New Castle, PA. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Valocik) Tomco. Helen was married to the late Samuel P. Ames. He preceded her in death on February 18, 2021. They were married for 65 years. Helen was a member of Holy Spirit Parish-St. Vincent DePaul Church.

Helen will be remembered by her family as a loving Mother and Aunt. She enjoyed baking, raising flowers, gardening, dancing, and traveling. Known for her baking cookies for holidays and weddings, she enjoyed taking care of her children. Helen loved to decorate her home.  

Mrs. Ames is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Erboe of New Castle; two sons, Richard (Gloria) Ames of Eighty-Four, PA, and Kenneth (Janet) Ames of Canfield, OH; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband Samuel, Helen was preceded in death by her sister, Ann Klabon.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 28, 2022 from 5 to 7p.m. at the Noga Funeral Home Inc. 1142 Mill Street, New Castle.  

A Procession will leave the funeral home on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. for Holy Spirit Parish-Mary, Mother of Hope Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. The Rev. Aaron Kriss Parochial Vicar of Holy Spirit Parish will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. 

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