Helen K. Verban, 92, of Colonna Heights, 5th Ward, Monaca, was placed into God’s hands on Friday, February 26, 2016, leaving behind five daughters, and their families, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many friends. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Kutevac) Frankovich, born on May 26, 1923, in Canton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Steve, who passed away on July 6, 2012, along with two brothers, William and Clarence, and a sister, Lillian Winston.Surviving is a sister, Sylvia Ursich, five daughters and their husbands, Sandra and Joe Bauman, Paula and Brad Davis, Linda V. Lehrian, Stephanie and Ron Bruno and Chris and Rick Carmack; and her grandchildren, Jeff Bauman, Kristen (Eli) Kosanovich, Kelly (Steve) Hanson, Terry Oakley, Karey Tuck, Katie (Scott) Yakubek, Christy and Jamie Bruno, Heather (Chris) Woodward, Angie Bianco, Caitlyn (Stephen) Rodriguez and Karla McIntyre; great-grandchildren, Emily Bauman, Megan, Josh and Sara Hanson, Noelle Oakley, Lily Tuck, Nathan, Sam and Zach Yakubek and Ayla and Leo Woodward; and a niece, Marylynn Frankovich Bardocz.A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Helen took great pride in taking care of her family. A wonderful baker, she was known for her strudel and nut rolls. She and her husband, Steve, lived in Clearwater Beach, Florida for 30 years before returning home in 2010. In later years her daily routine included feeding the squirrels and hummingbirds. Helen was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in Monaca.Helen’s journey through 92 years of life is now complete and she is reunited with Steve.The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Franciscan Manor for the loving care their mother received.Friends will be received Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, where parting prayers will be offered Monday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monaca.Interment will follow in the parish cemetery where she will be laid to rest beside her husband.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.To share online condolences, get directions and other information, please visit simpsonfuneralhome.com.