Helene Marie (Riesenback) Vayansky, age 89, of Donora, PA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2022.

She was born July 25, 1933 in Monessen, the daughter of the late William Riesenback and the late Helen Pehl Riesenback.

Helene was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the U.S. Navy. She received the National Defense Service Medal and the American Spirit Honor Award.

In addition to her parents she was preced in death by her husband, Paul Vayansky.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her children Joe Nelson Pierce Jr. of Sabinsville, PA, MarSue Pierce Haney and husband Wilbur of Donora, and Marsha Kay Pierce Lohr and husband Craig of Arizona; eight grandchildren, Mimi Marie (Scott) Pierce, Sean Howard (Scott) Pierce, Jason Nicholas (Heather) Fleming, Molina Sue Fleming, Zachary Aaron (Sherry) Fleming, Richelle Helene (Eric) Shriver,Olivia Marie (Justin) Hinden and Richard Michael Burella; ten great grandchildren, Donald Joe (Scott) Pierce, Dominique Marie (Scott) Pierce, Alexis Mariena Fleming, Zachary Aaron Fleming Jr., Leah Maree Fleming, Ethan James Fleming, Selena Marie Fleming, Owen Leslie Hinden, Gabriel Armen Shriver, and Hannah Marie Shriver; and two great great grandchildren, Lailani Fleming and Lorena Sue Fleming; two sisters, Marlene Nast of Nanticoke, PA and Ruth Murdock of Belle Vernon; also numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, October 31, 2022. Funeral service will be held at the funeral at 7:00 PM, Monday, October 31, 2022, with Deacon Al Poroda officiating.

Interment with full military honors will be in Monongahela Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

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