Helen M. Mandabach, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away April 14, 2019. She was born September 20, 1942 in Szerencs, Hungary to the late Frank and Anna Sarosi. Helen and her family fled Hungary in 1956 during the country’s revolution. She lived two years in a refugee camp in Austria before arriving in Indiana in 1959. She met the love of her life, Thomas J. Mandabach Sr. and they were married in May of 1961. Helen became a United States citizen in 1969.
She is survived by her husband Thomas (Joe) Mandabach Sr.; sons Thomas J. Mandabach of Indianapolis and Michael J. (Al) Mandabach of Ft Pierce, FL; daughters Sharon (Dan) Kellow of Indianapolis, Jean (Ken) Rees of Muncie, IN, and Diana (Matt) Thomas of Acton IN; sisters Elizabeth Sarkozy of Bethlehem, PA, and Anna Kuzmi of Hungary, as well as 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother Anna Sarosi, her sister Rosie Kuntz, brother Frank Sarosi Sr., grandson Mark Mandabach, and great-grandson Landan Mandabach.
Helen loved her family especially her grand kids and devoted her life to making sure they knew they were loved and cherished. She was known to many as Grandma, Grammy, Mamaw, and Ili.
She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched.
Friends and family may visit from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Indiana Funeral Care – Greenwood Chapel, 2433 East Main Street, Greenwood, Indiana 46143. A Memorial Service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Ron Polly officiating. In lieu of flowers please direct memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Association. Indiana Funeral Care of Greenwood entrusted with care.