Helen M. Gilroy

Helen M. (Ziembroski) Gilroy, 94, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at home. She was born July 29, 1932, in Duryea, PA, a daughter of the late John J. and Helen M. Zarnoch Ziembroski.

She is a member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral and the Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary where she volunteered in the gift shop. In the early seventies and eighties, Helen worked for the City of Greensburg in the Planning and Zoning Office and served for a time as the interim zoning officer.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul T. Gilroy; daughter, Linda M. Gilroy; daughter in law, Barbara Gilroy; sister Clara Gonyea; and brothers, John and Edward Ziembroski.

She is survived by three children, Gregory Gilroy (Heather) of Myrtle Beach, SC, David Gilroy (Megan) of Harpers Ferry, WV and Jeffry Gilroy (Sarah) of Greensburg; six grandchildren, Jennifer Sarna (Keith), Paul Gilroy (Kym), Michael Gilroy (Mary); Sarah Gilroy (Jamie), Michael Gilroy and Jacob Gilroy; great grandchildren, Zachary, Wesley, Logan, Jordan, and Rylee; a brother, Leonard Ziembroski (Mary) of CT and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends of Helen will be received Sunday from 2 to 6 PM in the Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home, Inc. 409 W. Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 837-0020.

Prayers of transfer will be said in the funeral home Monday 9 AM, followed by a funeral Mass to be celebrated at 9:30 AM, in the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral.

Interment will follow in Greensburg Catholic Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and aides at WVU Westmoreland Hospital, the caregivers from Senior Helpers and the staff of Interim Hospice for their kindness, compassion and care given to Helen over the past couple of years. It did not go unnoticed and was much appreciated. A special thank you to Helen's close friends and neighbors, Cathy and Mike Kingerski for their years of support, friendship and help.

Helen’s family has entrusted her care to the Pantalone Funeral Home Inc., Greensburg. For online condolences / directions, visit us at pantalone.com. Natale N. Pantalone, supervisor.