Helen V. Krisa, 100, formerly of New Brighton, passed away peacefully on January 15th, 2026, at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph of Baden.
She was born in New Brighton on April 26th, 1925, the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Grdenich) Zuzak. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Krisa, a daughter, Rosemary Rudnicki, a daughter-in-law, Marjorie Krisa and a brother, John Zuzak. She is survived by her children, Walter Krisa and Michael Krisa, her grandchildren: Kelci (Jason) Robbins, Stephanie (Jeffrey) Christian, Michael (Stacy) Krisa, Issac (Dana) de Vyver, and Timothy Krisa; as well as her great-grandchildren, Willoh, Arwyn, Bella, Hollyn, Grace, David, Michael, Anna, and Owen; along with her nieces, nephews, friends, and church family.
Helen was a homemaker and was a devoted member of Holy Family Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish. She loved volunteer work at Heritage Valley Hospital in Beaver. She was an avid bingo player and a member of the New Brighton Croation Club.
Friends will be received on Thursday, January 22nd from 3-7 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where departing prayers will be offered on Friday, January 23rd at 10:15 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. at Holy Family Church, 521 7th Avenue, New Brighton with Fr. Howard Campbell as the celebrant.
Private interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, 139 Norwood Drive, Beaver Falls.