Rose "Helen" Marie Lese

Rose Marie “Helen” Lese, 92, of Washington, died on Monday, November 18, 2019, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care. She was born on July 16, 1927, in Homestead, a daughter of the late John and Mary Meleski Romanick. Following graduation from high school, Helen went on to earn her Associate’s Degree in social work. Ms. Lese retired as an aid for Western Center, in Canonsburg. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. An avid sports fan, Helen enjoyed gardening, playing the piano, the accordian, and pinochle. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Lou (Timothy) Wallenhorst; a brother, John (Amy) Romanick, of Chardon, OH; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m, in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA, where a Blessing Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, November 21, 2019. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, in Monongahela.