Helen Ratska- Of Malden died on December 13, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Kosta & Kaliroi (Ghika) Ratska.

Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, Miss Ratska was a former retired legal secretary for the City of Malden Law Department.

Helen was the devoted sister of the late George C. Ratska and Mary Perry. Loving aunt of Charles Perry & his wife Michelle of Andover, Richard Perry of Groton and Ronald Perry & his wife Melody of No. Reading. Great-aunt of Adam, Alexander, Christine, Matthew & Rachel Perry.