Feb 28, 2018

Helen J. Opalka, 84, of Canonsburg, formerly of Houston, died Tuesday, February 27, 2018, in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg.

She was born August 26, 1933, in Washington, a daughter of Lester and Cleo Caldwell McAdams.

Mrs. Opalka proudly served her country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

Prior to her retirement, she worked as a machine operator for the Griff Box factory.

Since 1984, Mrs. Opalka was very active in the women’s auxiliary at Canonsburg General Hospital. She was on the patient safety committee, lifeLine committee and various fundraising committees.

Surviving are a daughter, Karen Cauley of Charleston, S.C.; a sister, Freda Andreone of Washington; three grandchildren, Erin Cauley, Warren Bell Jr. and Bobby Cauley; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased, in addition to her parents, are her husband, William Opalka; her son, Warren Bell; a brother, Lester McAdams Jr.; and a sister, Audrey Watt.

Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday in Sollon Funeral and Cremation Services Ltd., 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, Phillip L. Sollon, supervisor, J. David Sollon, director (724-746-1000), where services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 3. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Canonsburg.

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