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“Fran,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May you find...Read More »
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1 of 8 | Posted by: Janet Jordan - FORT WAYNE, IN
“Our deepest sympathy. Please know our thoughts are with you and we are truly sorry for your loss. We feel blessed to have known Helen. With love.....Read More »
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2 of 8 | Posted by: Tom & Shannon Zoltek - Fort Wayne, IN
“Pete and Francene
Thank you for allowing the McComb family to serve you and your family.
I'm glad i was able to be with you again for the...Read More »
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3 of 8 | Posted by: Mike Murphy - IN
“I love you and will miss you forever
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4 of 8 | Posted by: Donna Samaras - Matteson, IL
“Please accept my heartfelt condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dr. Tim Bussick
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5 of 8 | Posted by: Dr. Tim Bussick
“Auntie Helen- We LOVE YOU! You will be missed!
If we could bring you back again,
For one more hour or day,
We’d express all our unspoken love...Read More »
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6 of 8 | Posted by: Fran Samaras & Bill Hyde - AR
“To Angie, Fran, and Pete: So sorry for your loss. May all the wonderful memories and happy times and those memories help you to bear this very sad...Read More »
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7 of 8 | Posted by: Joan Feichter - Chino , CA
“I have lost my fellow birthday buddy, but you will never be forgotten Helen. May you rest in peace, and may your family be comforted by your...Read More »
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8 of 8 | Posted by: Deanna Gountras - Fort Wayne, IN
Helen J. Samaras, 85, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2011 in Fort Wayne. Born in Sheboygan, WI, she was a lifetime resident of Ft. Wayne. She graduated from North Side High School in 1944 and worked as an Office Manager and Dental Assistant for 50 years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, and Philoptochos Society; past-president in 1999 of the Daughters of Penelope; co-founder and past chairperson of their first annual fashion show. She was crowned Queen of Job's Daughters and also the co-founder of the first Greek Fest.
Surviving are her son, Peter J. Samaras of Fort Wayne; daughters, Francene J. (Stephen) Foster of Ft. Wayne, and Angeline (Greg) Feichter of Angola; grandchildren, Mary Jo Ryan of Ft. Wayne, Zoe Feichter of Angola, Josh Feichter, and Kaitlin Feichter; several nieces and nephews; Helen was preceded in death by her parents, James J. and Angeline G. Berles; her loving husband of 50 years, James P. Samaras; brother, John J. Berles and a sister Mary Alexander.
Service is 11 a.m. Friday, December 2, 2011 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 110 E Wallen Road with entry prayers and calling one hour prior, Fr. Paul Bebis officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2011 at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue with a Trisagion service at 8:30. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
