Helen Sweryda, 89, formerly of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at The Summit at Blue Mountain Nursing and Rehab Center in Lehighton. Born October 3, 1933, in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Petro and Ksenia (Kolody) Krywczuk. She was married to the late Nikolai Sweryda. She was a loving wife, mother and devoted grandmother who loved spending time with the grandchildren she cherished so dearly. Helen was employed at the former D&D Shirt Factory and held various other jobs working with computer chip components, including at the former ATT. She was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, St. John's Ladies Society, Seniors in Action and the former Friendly Fifties. Helen enjoyed frequent trips to the casino, loved the beach and had a passion for making pierogies, countless dozens of which she happily gave away to family, friends and neighbors. Although she encountered some difficult challenges along the way, her spirit and her faith remained strong, and Helen would always greet you with a big smile and a kind word. She will always be remembered for her deep and enduring faith, her devotion to the Blessed Mother, her compassion and caring for others, and her generous spirit. Helen will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Survivors: daughters, Dorothy Miller and husband, Larry, and Christine Workoff and husband, Frank Eisenhauer; 5 grandchildren; 1 step grandchild; sister, Irene O'Donnell; and several nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by her sisters, Anna, Olga, Marion, and Mary, and brothers, John and Wassyl.

Private arrangements are under the direction of the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Online condolences may be offered below.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to the church or Macular Degeneration Association, 5969 Cattleridge Blvd., Suite 100, Sarasota FL 34232 or online at macularhope.org, in Helen's memory.