Obituary of Helen W. Slayton

Helen Gerych Slayton, age 91, of Bath, NY passed away on November 9, 2024 with family by her side. She was born November 2,1933 in Cameron, NY, the daughter of Andrew Janick and Anna Kulig. 

She is survived by her children: Cherie Gerych, Rochester, NY; Joseph Jr. (Deborah) Gerych, Ocala, FL, Rick Gerych, Bath, NY; Pamela (Anthony) Lisefski, Chenango Forks, NY and Betty, Donna, and David (Candace) Gerych, Bath, NY; stepdaughter, Jackie Slayton; grandchildren: Jason (Stephanie) Gerych, Shane (Heather) Gerych, Chad (Angela) Gerych, Ryan Gerych (Emily), Jessica (Jason) Yarrison, Vanessa Lisefski, Amanda (Kyle) Pospiech; 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law Barbara Janik and Olga (Carl) Savino. 

She was predeceased by her son Thomas J Gerych, husband Jack Slayton, brother Stanley Janik, sister Mary Stewart, and Joseph Gerych, Sr.

Helen had a wonderful sense of humor and befriended anyone she encountered. When asked how she was, she always responded “Mean and miserable”; when asked how she felt she would say, “With my fingers.”  Mom was devoted to her eight children, always putting their needs before her own. She gave her love in many ways and touched many lives. In later years she enjoyed working at Murphy’s Lobster House, the Bath School cafeterias and as a housekeeper at the NYS Trooper Barracks in Bath. She was a member of Quota International of Bath.

The family would especially like to thank the staff at The Homestead in Penn Yan for the outstanding care and attention given to Mom throughout her several years of residence there. 

Calling hours will be from 6-7PM on Thursday November 14th at Fagan’s Funeral Home, 31 West Morris St. Bath, NY with a service there immediately following.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in her name may be made to the https://fingerlakesspca.org/ 72 Cameron St, Bath, NY 14810.