Helen (Mandrick) Olosky


Helen (Mandrick) Olosky, 90, of Olanta, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 4:04 AM at her residence .

She was born in Blackburn on May 19, 1923, a daughter of the late John and Eva (Hoshovska) Mandrick.

Mrs. Olosky was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and especially her flower gardens.

On Oct. 25, 1941 in Houtzdale she married Michael Olosky, he preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1997.

Mrs. Olosky is survived by two daughters and a son; Mary Burton (Floyd) of Osceola MIlls; Kathleen Bloom and James Olosky both of Olanta.

She is also survived by a granddaughter, Miranda Burton; two step grandsons, Leonard Bloom (Darlene) and Victor Bloom and 5 step great grandchildren.

Mrs. Olosky is survived by a brother and two sisters; George Mandrick (Margaret) of Janesville; Nancy Meyers (George) of Ontario, Canada; and Kathryn Bush (Eugene) of Texas; a sister-in-law, Rosemary Mandrick of Florida; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Olosky was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Olosky on Feb. 27, 2003; a son-in-law, Forrest V. Bloom on Jan. 13, 2014; two infant sons and an infant daughter; siblings, Mary McGraw, Ann Mandrick, Susan Henshaw, Metro Mandrick, John Mandrick, Evelyn Reed, and Mike Mandrick.

Friends will be received on Monday, March 10, from 5-9 PM and on Tuesday, March 11 from 9-11 AM at the Kruise Funeral Home, Inc Madera.



Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 11 at 11:00 AM in the Kruise Funeral Home, Inc., Madera, with Rev. Robert Ford officiating.

Interment will follow in the Thompson Cemetery, Glen Richey. Memorial contributions may be made to the Madera Fire Co or the Glen Richey Fire Co. Condolences may be sent to: condolences@kruise funeralhome.com

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