Helen S. Grystar

Helen S. Grystar, 96, of Butler peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 27, 2021, at the Concordia at the Orchard.

She was born Aug. 25, 1924, in Butler, and was the daughter of the late Wallace and Susan Prexta Uram.

Helen was as a homemaker. She was known by her family and friends for her kind heart and timeless hospitality to anyone who came to her home, offering warm food and conversations. Helen especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a lifelong member of St. Stanislaus Church in Lyndora.

Helen is survived by her two sons, Edward (Judy) Grystar of Oakmont, and John (Carol) Grystar of Butler; three daughters, Susan (Ed) Power of Virginia Beach, Va., Mamie (the Rev. Steve) Ogle of Butler, and Patty (Rich) Esplen of Butler; four grandchildren, Greg (Deanna) Power of Virginia Beach, Va., the Rev. Ben (Amanda) Ogle of Butler, Eddie Grystar of Oakland, Calif., and Hannah (the Rev. John) Allen of Virginia Beach, Va.; seven great-grandchildren, Warren Ogle, Haleigh Ogle, Asher Allen, Adrielle Allen, Selah Allen, Jake Power and Aiden Power; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Grystar, who passed away in 1977; one sister, Marie Maxin; and four brothers, William Uram, Mitchell Uram, John Uram and Nick Uram.

GRYSTAR — Family and friends of Helen S. Grystar, who died Thursday, May 27, 2021, will be received from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday with a celebration of life service following at 2 p.m. at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler, with her grandson, Pastor Ben Ogle officiating

Burial will take place in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Community Life Church Missions, 1104 Pittsburgh Pike Road, Butler, PA 16001.

Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.