Helen “Tica” Hineman, 89, of Midland, passed away on April 23rd, 2026. She was born in Midland on April 30th, 1936, a daughter of the late Mitchell and Mary Rakas Disdore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Hineman III, her brother-in-law, James DiTullio and her uncle, Joseph Gesdar. She is survived by her sons, Robert (Lydia) Hineman of Industry and John M. (Kathy) Hineman of Center Township, her nephew, David (Kate) DiTullio and a special niece who was more of a daughter to Helen, Janet DiTullio, her sister, Evelyn DiTullio of Midland, her granddaughters, Alena (Brian) Rohm of Independence and Mya (Jeddy)Young of Center Township and her great-grandson, Luca Young.

Helen was a resident of Midland and Industry all of her life and was an active member of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Midland for 50 years, where she sang in the choir and participated with the American Serbian Club Serbian Sisters. She was known as a voracious reader and would read nearly a book a day.

In accordance with Helen’s wishes, a funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, April 28th, at 11 a.m. at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church,  30 10th Street, Midland. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Helen’s name may be made to the Carnegie Free Library, 61 9th Street, Midland, PA 15059.

The family would like to thank Gateway Hospice and Beaver Valley Healthcare and Rehab for the excellent care given to Helen.