Helen Yorski

She was born on Sept. 7, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Harold and Florence (Gordon) Smiddy.

Prior to her retirement in 1985 Helen was employed by Allied Control Co.

She was an avid NASCAR fan.

She is survived by her children, James and wife Susan Yorski, Janet Yorski, and Joan Yorski Bradley and husband Raymond all of Southington, 3 grandchildren, Joseph Yorski and wife Mary, Thomas Bradley and wife Luiza, Edward Bradley and wife Maria, 8 great-grandchildren, Ryan and Micayla Yorski, Destiny and Nicholas Sanchez, Owen Bradley, Nicholas Markko, Madison and Hayley Bradley a god-daughter Jackie Finland, her former daughter-in-law Karen Yorski also her best friends for 70 years; Ceil, Adeline and Wanda and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a grandson James Yorski Jr. and a sister Margaret and husband Edward Finland.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 18, 2011 at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. at 7 p.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be on Friday from 4-7 p.m.