Helen Ann (Martin) Dardis, 87, of Beavercreek, OH passed away peacefully on September 2, 2019 after a brief period of declining health. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA to Joseph D. and Eva A. (Kozluski) Martincavage, she moved to the Cove section of Stamford as a young girl and was a 1949 graduate of Stamford High School. She was employed by Laminated Shim Co., Defense Contract Administration Services (DCAS) and the Internal Revenue Service in various administrative positions. She previously resided in Merritt Island, FL and Fort Mill, SC.
She loved being with friends & family and enjoyed occasional card games and wine & cheese socials with her neighbors. She was an avid New York Mets fan.
Known as “Nana” to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she is survived by a daughter Linda (Patrick) A. O’Shaughnessy of Norwalk, CT, a son William (Christine) J. Dardis III of Beavercreek, OH, a son Thomas (Lisa) R. Dardis of Charlotte, NC, five grandchildren (Annie, Patrick, Elizabeth, Brian & Olivia) and seven great-grandchildren (Lacey, Reece, Brenna, Carly, Evan, Allie & Philip). She is predeceased by her parents, her brother Raymond J. Martin and her husband of 60 years, William J. Dardis Jr. She was deeply loved by her family and will be sorely missed.
In lieu of flowers, all memorial donations may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Condolences may be left at the Tobias Funeral Home website (www.dignitymemorial.com).
