Helena Schwarz, 89, of Sebastian, Fl., born in Woodlawn, Pa, to Vince and Wilma Leonard, passed away on February 17, 2016. She grew up in Aliquippa, Pa, worked in Defense Plants in WW2 and married her childhood sweetheart, David H. Schwarz, shortly after his return from the war. She and our father brought unconditional love and adventure to their four children growing up in then "small town" West Palm Beach. Retirement brought them to "small town" Sebastian where she enjoyed with her husband unspoiled nature and creation of adventures for her grand children.
Mom is predeceased by her parents and daughter Wilma Jean, step-grandson Trevor White, and survived by her husband Dave, married 69 years, sisters Florence Sexton, and Betty Ross, sons David, Tim, and Tom Schwarz, Daughters-in-law Pam, Lisa and Patricia Schwarz, grand children David and Stacey Schwarz, Brian Schwarz, Amy Kearney, Erica Moody and great grandchildren Brendan, Ethan and Danielle Schwarz.
A Funeral Service is scheduled for 10:00 am, Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Seawinds Funeral Home in Sebastian, Fl., with burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, West Palm Beach, Fl.
In lieu of flowers please make donation to Hospice of Vero Beach.