Mary Helen

Giangardella

Mary Helen Giangardella, 90, of Niles, Ohio, passed away at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, November 5, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 24, 1936, in East Liverpool, Ohio, the only child of the late John E. and Anna Phyllis (Fitzgerald) Doherty. Mary Helen was a 1954 graduate of East Liverpool High School and a 1957 graduate of St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Youngstown, Ohio. She began her nursing career at St. Elizabeth Hospital and later retired from the medical unit at the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant.

Mary Helen shared 63 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Samuel A. Giangardella Jr. Together they established their home in Niles, Ohio, where they raised their five children. She was a devoted parishioner of Saint Pope John XXIII Parish-Mt. Carmel Church in Niles, a longtime festival volunteer, and an active member of the Mt. Carmel St. Vincent de Paul Society and Blessed Mother Society. She was also a member of the Niles Football Mothers Club, the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, and was a certified occupational health nurse.

Mary Helen embodied the compassion and selflessness of her profession, extending kindness and care to everyone she met. Her greatest joy was her family. She cherished raising her children, welcoming family and friends into her home, and showering love upon her twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She especially enjoyed attending the sporting events and activities of her children and grandchildren. She was also an enthusiastic supporter of The Ohio State Buckeyes, the Cleveland Guardians, and the Cleveland Browns. Her quiet strength, unwavering faith, and generous spirit leave a lasting legacy in the lives of so many who knew and loved her.

Mary Helen will be deeply missed by her daughter, Anna Marie (Mike) Kotyuk of Warren, Ohio; her four sons, Mark (Susan) Giangardella of North Canton, Ohio, Sam (Cheryl) Giangardella of Tucson, Arizona, Danny (Jan) Giangardella of Dublin, Ohio, and John (Susan) Giangardella of Powell, Ohio; her brother-in-law John (Joanna) Giangardella of San Clemente, California; her twelve grandchildren, Emily (Matthew), Lisa Marie (Billy), Nathan, Daniel (Brittany), Thomas (Kayla), Monica (fiancé Kevin), Dylan (Hunter), Michael, Joseph, Samuel, Nicholas (fiancée Kelly), and John Paul; her eight great-grandchildren, Grayson, Carson, Hudson, Waylon, Gates, Jasper, Caden, and Henry; her cherished cousin, Maureen Arundel; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Sam, Mary Helen was preceded in death by her brothers-and sisters-in-law, Phillip and Katherine Giangardella, Sam and Grace Montevideo, Tony and Alice Giangardella, and Mary Giangardella.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Pope John XXIII Parish-Mt. Carmel Church in Niles or the Mt. Carmel St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Friends may call from 9:00AM to 10:30AM Friday at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00AM Friday at Saint Pope John XXIII Parish-Mt. Carmel Church in Niles with Fr. Leo Wehrlin officiating, preceded by a 10:30AM prayer service at the funeral Home.

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

Arrangements handled by The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.