HELEN M. NAGEL (nee McConlogue); age 93, beloved wife for 68 years of the late Fred; loving mother of Fred (wife Carol), Elaine O’Dell (husband Larry), Patricia Grace (husband Stephen), Leigh and Matthew; devoted grandmother of William (wife Nicole), and Kristen Nagel, Michael Medved(wife Jennifer) and Philip Medved (wife Emily), Kelly Hoskins, Stephanie Liptak (husband Kyle), Adam Grace (wife Natalie) and James Modzelweski and great-grandmother of 19; cherished daughter of the late Daniel and Helen (nee Murdock) McConlogue; dearest sister of the late Virginia Lynch; dear aunt and great-aunt of many.
Helen was born on May 25, 1930, and passed away on September 28, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, resided in Lyndhurst for 50 years and had lived in Mentor since 2014. She was a former member of St. Clare Catholic Church but most currently a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. She served people as a Eucharistic Minister, taught CCD classes and gave communion to the sick. She was filled with the joy of the Lord. Helen was a loving homemaker to her beloved Fred and their 5 children. Helen loved family vacations and gatherings as well as going on cruises.,. Helen loved an adventure and managed to find an adventure wherever she was. Helen loved to laugh.
She was a lover of life and squeezed every drop out of it that she could muster. She loved people with immense kindness, caring and compassion. She made others feel as if they were the only thing that mattered while in her presence. She made this world a better place! This world lost an angel on earth, but heaven gained a saint. She will be missed deeply by all those who knew and loved her.
Contributions may be made in memory of Helen to Hospice of the Western Reserve. PO BOX 72101, Cleveland OH 44192 or to The Alzheimer’s Association, 23215 Commerce Park Rd Ste 300, Beachwood, OH 44122. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church 7575 Bellflower Rd, Mentor, OH 44060 at 11:30AM. Burial following at All Souls. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Helen at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) TUESDAY 4-8 PM.
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Diane Burden
Aunt Helen was a fabulous Christian who always saw the good in everyone. She will be so missed. My heartfelt sympathy to Her devoted Family.
Marge Norris
I have been so blessed by my Aunt Helen . She was one of the kindest, Christ filled, genuinely good people I have ever known. She just simply made me want to be a better person! She inspired me to “keep the faith” in tough times, to give grace in difficult situations, and be a strong Christian woman. When I needed her most, she stood by me with her wise Christ centered counsel and warm comfort, gently guiding me to do the right thing. I’ve always described my Aunt Helen as a Classy Beautiful Lady, inside and out. I’m so grateful for the all the love she has always shown me.
Robert Bevacqua
I met Helen a couple years ago. The minute I did I knew what kind of person she was. She had such a beautiful spirit and personality. I enjoyed chatting with her. Our prayers go out to the family.
Sister Nativa (now Colette)
Dear Patty and each of you,
My deep and prayerful sympathy is with you now and in the weeks ahead. I remember your Mom very well at St. Clare—always sweet, positive and helpful, especially at the Upper Room. May her goodness comfort you and continue through all of you as you grieve such a great loss.
Marguerite Merchant
My sympathy to you and your family Pat