Helen Humenik (nee Pendze) of Maple Shade passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Beloved wife of 70 years to Michael Humenik, loving and devoted mother of Lorraine (Allen) Coyle, Margie (Mark) Schwartz, Michael (the late Marie) Humenik, Joan (Bob) Coyle, Monica (Joe) Lynch and Bruce Humenik, dear sister of Peter Pendze and sister-in-law of Catherine Augustine, cherished grandmother of 17, Nicole (Tony), Kristin (Doug), Allen (Ashley), Robert (Hollie), Nick, Jeremy, Katie (Jared), Tara, Michelle (Mike), Michael, Amanda, Bobby (Stephanie), Allison (Carlos), Erica (Jeff), Stefanie (Jason), Joey, and Monica, adoring great grandmother of 13, Addyson, Dillon, Brielle, Charlotte, Luka, Lilliana, Violet, Ava, Isabela, Benjamin, Alexander, Avery and Evelyn.
Helen was born on January 29, 1931 in Philadelphia, and resided in Maple Shade for the last 70 years. She was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Helen enjoyed shopping, visiting the casinos, and decorating her home. She was also very patriotic, loving her country and above all loved time spent with her wonderful family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 13, 2021, 10:30 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 236 E. Main Street, Maple Shade. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Helen’s name to St. Jude Children's Hospital @stjude.org. We would like to acknowledge all the love and care Shaylee D’Amico provided our family.