L. Helen Koritansky (nee: James), Age 99 of Hambden Twp., OH died at her home on June 8, 2023. Born August 8, 1923 in Stromness, Ontario, Canada, to John and Jessie (nee: Hall) James, she lived most of her life in Hambden Twp., OH. Helen was a long time volunteer with Geauga County Department on Aging, Geauga County Board of Elections and the Geauga Community Hospital Auxillary. She also served for several years as the president of the Chardon PTA. She worked for USDA ASCS from 1964 until her retirement in 1984. Helen enjoyed the farm and especially spending time with her sons and grandchildren and also enjoyed lunches with her close friends.

 Survivors include her sons John Koritansky and Robert (Carol) Koritansky, both of Hambden Twp., OH; grandchildren, Edie (Patrick) Joyce, Peter (Pam) Koritansky, Gale Koritansky and Tom Koritansky. Great grandchildren John, Charles and Audrey Joyce, Matthew, Eva, Joseph and John Koritansky, and Theodore “Teddy” and Elliott Canales. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Charles J. Koritansky in 2001, her parents, daughter in law Jeanne Koritansky and brother W. Arthur Maines

 The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, OH followed by the funeral service at 5:00. Private family burial will be at Hambden Cemetery.

 The family requests donations be made to the Hambden Fire Department, 9867 Old State Road, Chardon, OH 44024.

 Arrangements by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service.