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Helen B. Maraszkiewicz, 90, formerly of Johnstown, New York, passed away on Friday morning, December 24, 2010 from emphysema and lung cancer. She had moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico to live with her daughter, Mary Ann Moreno, where she has resided for the last three years. Helen enjoyed the climate of the South West, traveled with her daughter and made many new friends through Valley Gardeners and Uptown Garden Clubs. Helen was born July 2, 1920, educated in the Johnstown, New York school system, and graduated from Johnstown High School in 1937. She was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church and played on the church's basketball team, "The Falcons." Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Max J. Maraszkiewicz in 1996; and by a son, Trooper Richard A. Maraszkiewicz in 1973; and by three brothers, Frank, Harry, and William Banovic; and two sisters, Julia Swart and Mary Chmura. In her early years, she worked at Gates Mills Glove Company before becoming a motor-vehicle clerk at the county building in Johnstown, New York. After retiring from the Motor Vehicle Department, she went on to work for KCS Abstract as a title searcher. Her favorite hobby was traveling the world with her husband Max. Survivors include her three daughters, Mary Ann (James) Moreno of Albuquerque, NM; Katherine (Karl) Hladik, of Johnstown, NY; and Maxine (Thomas) Puglis of Mentor, OH. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Presbyterian Hospice for the comfort and care given to Helen. A memorial service and reception will be held at French's Mortuary on Saturday, January 15, 2011, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., at French - Lomas. Her cremains will be placed in the family gravesite on St. Anthony's Cemetery in Johnstown, New York, in the spring of 2011. At that time, a memorial service and reception will be held in Johnstown for family and friends. Notice of this event will be published in the Gloversville Leader-Herald newspaper. Please visit the online guestbook for Helen at: www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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