WEMPA HELEN C. (ZABROSKI) Of Monroeville and Irving, TX, died peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2013, at the age of 105. She was a member of North American Martyrs Parish, Monroeville, The Prime Timers Club at the Monroeville Senior Center, and St. Luke's Church in Irving, TX. Born in Wanamie, PA, and a long time resident of Kingston and Harvey's Lake, PA, Mrs. Wempa was married to Stanley Wempa for 44 years until his death at age 73 in 1973. She will be terribly missed by her two sons, Robert (the late Linda) of Irving and James (Marilyn) of Monroeville. After living with Bob for ten years, she moved to Monroeville in January 2013. Mrs. Wempa was the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Zabroski of Wilkes-Barre, PA. She was preceded in death by her three brothers, Peter Zabroski, Joseph Zabra, and Edward Zabroski. Mrs. Wempa enjoyed her seven grandchildren, Beverly Cenname, Brian (Carolyn) Wempa, David (Michele) Wempa, Brad Wempa, Jeff Wempa, Susan Drumm, and Tracie (Kevin) Hilst. Having great-grandchildren made her proud, they include, Brock, Bryce, Jakob, Alison, Langston, Shauna, and Alisa. Beside her immediate family, many nephews, and friends will miss her friendship, intelligence, and zest for life. Her greatest joys were her family and friends, practicing her Catholic faith, shopping, discussing news, and watching wrestling on television. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, December 14, 2013 10:00 a.m. at North American Martyrs Parish. Private interment will be held in Irving, TX. Memorial contributions may be made to NAM School, 2526 Haymaker Rd., Monroeville, PA 15146 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital directly or through the family. Arrangements entrusted to JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., (Monroeville/Plum Chapel) (412-856-4747). www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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