Obituary of Helen Hlasnick

Helen Barry "Nell" Hlasnick Olean, NY Helen Barry "Nell" Hlasnick of 139 N. 11th St. passed away Thursday (June 27, 2013) at The Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center in Olean. Born November 30, 1921 in Olean she was the youngest of seven children born to John D. and Anna Karl Barry. She was married to Edward Hlasnick in St. Mary of the Angels Church on July 21, 1947. Helen was a graduate of St. Mary's Parochial School, Olean High School and of Westbrook Commercial Academy. She had been employed at the Olean Medical Group, St. Francis Hospital, and the Concord Medical Group. At the time of her retirement she had been working as an accountant for G.F.C. Business Systems, Inc. She volunteered for the American Red Cross, for Meals on Wheels and for the Regina Quick Center. She was an avid fan of the Buffalo Sabres and the Buffalo Bills and she enjoyed quilting and oil painting. Lovingly called "Nonnie" by her family, she is survived by a son David B. (Shelly) Hlasnick of Hinsdale; a daughter Patricia (Thomas) Demitrovic of Hinsdale; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a special sister-in-law Marcia Barry of Olean. She was predeceased by three sisters Monica (Robert) Ryder, Marian (Larry) Freaney and Elizabeth (Franz) Westfall and three brothers J. Edward Barry, John E. Barry and William D. Barry. At Mrs. Hlasnick's request, there will be no visitation. A memorial mass will be celebrated at a date and time to be announced at St. Mary of the Angels Church. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Mary of the Angels Church, the Olean Public Library, the SPCA, P.O. Box 375 Olean, NY 14760 or to Joyful Rescues, 1319 Turock Rd. Cuba, NY 14727. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.