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Helen J. McQuiston

Female 1929 - 2021  (92 years)

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  • Name Helen J. McQuiston 
    Birth 27 Jan 1929  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Death 26 Nov 2021  Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    • Helen St. John, 91
      POSTED BY: TURNER FUNERAL HOME DECEMBER 5, 2021

      Helen St. John, 91, of Wayne Twp passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at The Grove at Harmony. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Bertha (Brown) McQuiston and was born December 27, 1929, in Ellwood City.

      She is survived by her daughters; Gayle Fabritius and her husband Michael of Beaver Falls, Janet Wiley and her husband Robert of Ellwood City, grandchildren; Eric Fabritius and his wife Julie of Zelienople, son; Jared Fabritius and his wife Lindsey of New Castle, Robert Wiley and his wife Randa Alameh of Pittsburgh, Brock Wiley and his wife Lauren of North Carolina, great-grandchildren; Madison, Allison, River, Reagan, Paige and one sister-in-law; Allene Blayney and a brother-in-law; Les Blayney.

      She was preceded in death by her husband; Robert D. St. John, one son, that she lost in infancy; Robert D. St. John, II, her siblings; Norman McQuiston, Raymond McQuiston, and Ruth Lawrence

      She attended Wayne School and she married the love of her life, Robert D. St. John, on December 30,1950, and they were married 64 years. They were long time members of Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church, where she served as an elder in the church. She also was a member of Martha’s Circle and she was also a girl scout leader and active in 4-H. She loved crocheting and made many things for her home including doilies, afghans, and scrubbies. She loved to cook and bake and anyone who would visit her would always go home with something sweet. Helen was of Christian Faith and loved the Lord and she raised her children in church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and she was a friend to all who loved her and knew her. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her beloved family and friends.

      Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, funeral services were private.

      Interment will be held in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

      The family requests Memorial Donations be made, in Helen’s name, to Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church.

      Arrangements entrusted to the TURNER FUNERAL HOME located at 6th and Park in Ellwood City.
    Burial Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I27180  Family
    Last Modified 7 Dec 2021 

    Father Fred Henry McQuiston,   b. 13 May 1889   d. 30 Jan 1960 (Age 70 years) 
    Mother Bertha Agnes Brown,   b. 31 Mar 1901, Perry Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Jun 1971, Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years) 
    Family ID F4846  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Robert E. St. John 
    Marriage 30 Dec 1950 
    Children 
     1. Gayle Ann St. John
     2. Robert Dale St. John, II,   b. 21 Mar 1958, Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Mar 1958, Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
     3. Janet St. John
    Family ID F9287  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 26 Oct 2024 

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  • Sources 
    1. [S1656] The McQuiston Families, 1-420.

    2. [S2687] Ellwood City Ledger, Helen St. John, 91; obituary; 5 December 2021; Helen St. John; 7 December 2021; Turner Funeral Home.