Mrs. Helen M. Champi, 90, of Duryea, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.

Born in Duryea, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Anna Pavlisko Dunay and was a graduate of Duryea High School. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the Pittston Area School District.

She was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish and its Women's Society, Duryea. Helen was a fabulous baker and cook. Her favorite past time was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. Champi Sr., who passed away on May 11, 2017, grandson, Aron Bell, brothers, Joseph, Albert, Michael, Martin and Paul and sisters, Theresa Macuga, Pauline Vitek, Ruth Pernot, Ann Breig, Veronica Reese, Mary Dunay and Irene Kosik.

Surviving are:
Son, Richard Champi Jr.
Son, Joseph Champi and his wife, Patricia, of Dupont
Daughter, Denise Woytach and her husband, John, of Duryea
Daughter, Diane Bell and her husband, John, of Greenwood, South Carolina

Grandchildren:
Jennifer Woytach Kennedy and her husband, Chris
Cory Champi
Tyler Champi
Jonathan Woytach and his wife, Amber
Kelly Bell and her husband, Sam Wilson
Joseph Champi
Arianna Champi

Great grandchildren:
Cory Champi
Jackson Kennedy
Eleanor Kennedy
Weston Woytach

Brother, Joseph Dunay of Enola
Nieces and nephews
Great nieces and great nephews

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 9:30 am in Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 127 Stephenson Street, Duryea with the Rev. Michael Bryant officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Duryea. A viewing will be held on Friday morning from 8:00 am to 9:00 am at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. To leave an online condolence for Helen's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

So sorry for the loss of your mom Denise.. my condolences to the entire family !

Judy Lambert (6 months ago)

We are sorry to hear of the loss of Aunt Helen. Aunt Helen and her family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Joseph and Denise Dunay (6 months ago)

Sorry for your loss

Jeff Pernot (6 months ago)

We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Helen. Our sympathy and prayers are with the entire family.

Dave and Chris Pernot (6 months ago)

It was an honor to work with Helen in the PA senior high building. She was dedicated and hard working and gave 110 %. One time , during summer vacation, she noticed a problem in my art room with the art supplies possibly being ruined . She moved as much as she could on her own and then contacted me . The two of us saved the rest. Thank you , Helen. You always did whatever needed to be done and did it perfectly.

Judy Romanoski (6 months ago)

So sorry for the loss of your Mother.

Carla Moran (6 months ago)

So sorry for your loss.Rest in peace Helen

Lorrie Slatky (6 months ago)

Aunt Helen will always be in our thoughts and prayers, never to be forgotten. Her love will support her family always. We will miss her.

Gary & JoAnn Sorber (6 months ago)

Sorry for your Joe.

Butch Malecki (6 months ago)

We are so very sorry for your loss.

Susann, Joe & JJ Keska (6 months ago)

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