Helen M. O'Donnell's Obituary
Helen (Rene) O'Donnell Age 88, of West Mifflin, PA, went home to be with her Lord, and son, Shawn, and daughter, Colleen who preceded her in death. Loving wife of 64 years to the late J. Patrick "Pat" O'Donnell; devoted mother of James P. (Marianne) O'Donnell Jr., son-in-law John (Colleen) O'Donnell-Heinrich, Michael F. (Lauren) O'Donnell; daughter-in-law Tina (Shawn) Leopardi-O'Donnell; cherished grandmother of Kevin (Danielle) O'Donnell, Ryan (Danielle) O'Donnell, John (Holly) Heinrich, Justin (Rachel) Heinrich, Rob (Beth) Heinrich, Kyle (Elizabeth) O'Donnell, Colin O'Donnell, Nathan O'Donnell, Alex O'Donnell, Brayden O'Donnell and Mia O'Donnell; adored Great grandmother of Kevin, Sean, Sophia and Alessandra O'Donnell, Kaylei, Makenzie, Aubree and Declan O'Donnell, Curtis and Sunny Heinrich, Bennett, Brooks, and Blake Heinrich, Avalene, Kerrigan, and Ellamae O'Donnell. She married in 1954, raised four children, and later welcomed 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. In her earlier years she enjoyed doing crafts and artwork, she also enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending time with family and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 19, 2025, from 10am -12 pm at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, 15236 followed by a blessing service in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Heartland Hospice 750 Holiday Dr #610, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.com.
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