Helga F. Harris

Helga F. Harris, 85, of Nemacolin, Pa., passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 in her home.  She was born January 1, 1938 in Worms, Germany, a daughter of Jacob and Anna (Smolczyski) Gispert.  Helga immigrated to the United States from Germany at a young age seeking a better life for herself.  She worked at General Motors in Euclid, Ohio for 29 years and sewed the first automotive air bag produced in the United States.  At GM, she met her soul mate and husband, Richard G. Harris, who passed away on February 1, 2018.  Mrs. Harris had a very strong work ethic and a great sense of humor.

Surviving are a son, George Mitchell Roper (Kim) of Myrtle Beach, S. C.; two daughters, Deborah A. Berquist at home and Elfriede Nitzinger of Croatia; a step son, Robert Harris (Tina); eight grandchildren, Kerry Aylesworth (Diane), Christopher Harris, Adam Aylesworth (Amanda), Heather Wood (Joe), Rachel Espanoza-Castro (Mario), Sean Mitchell Roper (Robert Groff), David Berquist (Kira), Katie Harris and Shannon Harris; a brother, Audi Gispert of Germany; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Harris of Virginia and several nieces and nephews.  Deceased are a son, John J. Roper and a step son, Rick Harris.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 P.M. on Thursday, June 8, 2023 in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimers Association .