Helen Marie DeNiro Papalia Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Helen Marie DeNiro Papalia of Struthers, Ohio, born in Youngstown, Ohio, who passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Vincent DeNiro and Mary Sekula-DeNiro; and her parents-in-law, Bruno and Catherine Papalia. She is survived by: her friends, Bertha, Tootsie, Ann, Theresa, Flora, Rosie and June; her husband Bruce E. "Buzzy" Papalia; her daughter Lorraine (Dan Sciortino) of Struthers; her grandchildren, Nikole of Tampa and Rhianna of Struthers; her son Bruce V. Papalia of Poland; her grandchildren, Paolo, Brando and Chi-Chi; her sister Joanne DeNicholas (Jerry) of Colorado; her nieces and nephews, Sandy DeNicholas and Joey DeNicholas; her sister-in-law Cynthia "Candy" DeBartolo (Edward) of Tampa; her nieces and nephews, Lisa DeBartolo (Don Miggs), Tiffanie DeBartolo (Scott Schumaker) and Nicole DeBartolo (Sheriff Chad Chronister); her friend Rachele DiGenova; and also Adriana Sanchez. She is also survived by great-nieces; and great-nephews.
The family requests that in lieu of any monetary and floral donations, contributions be made in Helen's name to: The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio, 10415 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106, or Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512.
