Helen E. (Marschke) Kavalkovich

Beloved wife to William Kavalkovich, survived by son William Dean (daughter-in-law Susan Mahler & granddaughter Sarah Rose Kavalkovich) of Cobalt CT, son Karl of Wallingford, PA, and daughter Tanya of South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA.

Born in Elgin, Illinois, she was a classical music enthusiast, graphic artist, and avid canoeist.  She loved being a Girl Scout camp counselor/naturalist.  After graduating high school, she worked her way through art school in Milwaukee, WI that led her to a career in the 1950’s as an artist for Hallmark cards in Kansas City, MO.  Married for 52yrs in Monroeville, PA,  Helen and Bill were founding members of their East Suburban Unitarian Universalist church as well as the Foxwood Swim Club. She taught piano lessons for 25+ years, and played viola in various local community orchestras. She also played in a string quartet, and in the Tuesday Musical Club chamber ensemble.  She gardened, and composed music and created art on her computer into her 80’s.

The family will receive visitors between 6-7pm with memorial service at 7pm on Thursday June 16  at Wolfe Memorial Inc., Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. 412-731-5001.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimers Association of America.