Helen O'Brien

Helen T. O'Brien, age 94, of the Absolut at Salamanca, Salamanca, New York, formerly of Oneida and Ellicottville, NY died Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Olean General Hospital.

Born on December 15, 1918 in Hamtramck, MI she was the daughter of the late Stanley & Rose Kot Omiatek. On April 27, 1946 in Oneida, NY she was married to Mr. Arthur O'Brien who predeceased her on September 9, 1985.

Mrs. O'Brien was employed with Oneida Community Ltd. Sherrill for several years.

She was a member of Holy Name of Mary Church in Ellicottville, NY, a former member of St. Patrick's Church & Altar & Rosary Society, Oneida, NY. She enjoyed crocheting.

Surviving is 1 daughter, Carol (Howard) Gifford, Ellicottville, NY.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Susan Dunn on November 1, 2011.

There will be no visitation.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, New York.

Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Oneida, NY.

E-condolences can be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com, or posted to facebook.com/onofh.