Helen R. McNear, 96, of Monaca, passed away on November 11th, 2025. She was born in New Brighton on November 10th, 1929, a daughter of the late Howard and Annabelle Gossard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Robert McNear, a daughter, Roberta McNear, a great grandson, Cameron and her siblings: Howard Gossard Jr., Glenn Gossard, Dorothy Gossard, James Gossard, and Marge Zeider. She is survived by her two daughters, Connie (Rod) Gasche and Mary (Matt) Petrella, her grandchildren: James (Nikki) Gasche, Holly (Ricky) Seltz, Tracy (Scott Kilzer) Tharp, Gordon Gasche, and Vanessa Gasche Maureen Fitzsimmons Amy Tilly; as well as her great grandchildren: Tyler, Taylor, Ethan (Lexie), Jayden, Jordan, Sydney, Bryce, Payton, Brandon, Noah, Matthew; along with great great grandchildren: Hayes, Sabrina, Bennett, Presley, Mia, Natalie, and Dominic; cherished and loved by Helen, in addition to Susan Motter and Deena Johnson.

Helen was a longtime and active member of the First Wesleyan Church in Rochester. She enjoyed daily devotions, gardening, puzzles and crocheting. Her real love was her family. She loved spending time cooking and baking with and for her family and hosting Sunday dinners for them throughout the years.

Friends will be received on Monday, November 17th from 3-7 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester, who was in charge of her arrangements. The service is private. Private interment will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 378 Jefferson Street, Rochester, PA 15074.

The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Good Samaritan Hospice for their wonderful care of Helen.