Helen A. Stritof

December 12, 1933 – October 13, 2026

Olean – Helen A. Stritof passed away Tuesday (October 13, 2026), at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Helen was born December 12, 1933, in East Smethport, P.A., the daughter of Fred and Helen (Kinney) Skinner. She married Robert Stritof on July 28, 1951.

Helen was a Homemaker and spent many years helping her husband with his Auto Repair and Gasoline Service Station. This is where they made many lifelong friends. At a young age, she learned good parenting. Being the eldest of six children, she gave much love and care to her siblings alongside her mother and father.  Helen always opened her home to family and friends. Her only rule was “As long as you wait on yourself”. She truly enjoyed her winters in Port Orange for the last 50 years and spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Helen is survived by two daughters, Joyce (Ray) Scanlon and Barbara (Gary) Lickfeld; several grandchildren, Matthew (Leah) Scanlon, Brian (Jenelle) Scanlon, Eric (Sarah) Lickfeld, Kris “Boomer” (Leanne) Lickfeld, Garen (Matt) Leroy, Bobby (Candace) Stritof, Susan (Eric) Wade and Timmy Stritof, 13 greatgrandchildren; sister, Vivian Hicks and brother, Roger Skinner and niece Anne (Mike) Walters.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband; son, Robert Stritof Jr.; granddaughter, Kelly Mazon-Scanlon; brothers, James Skinner, Norman Skinner; and sister, Delores Long.

Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Guenther Funeral Home Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com