Helen Theresa Litz

August 19, 1926 - February 22, 2022

Helen Theresa Litz (Baney), formerly of Pittsburgh Pa., passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth and George Baney; husband, Robert J. Litz; sister’s, Rita Fromherz, Mary Wallace and Barbara Smith; and brother, George Baney Jr.. Helen is survived by her daughter, Mary Jo Parker (Timothy); her grandchildren, Scott Parker (Marissa), Amanda Doster (Blake), Sean Parker (Chloe), and Brandon Parker; great grandchildren, Beckham, Brooks, Dalton and Sidney; sister and brother-in-law, Marlene and Joseph Malaskovitz; and sister-in-law Helyn Baney. Helen was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She was the 4th of 6 children born to Elizabeth and George Baney. Her life was centered around her family and her beloved St. George Church and School. Over the years, her fondest memories were about her family and friends at St. George’s. Helen worked at Western Union and then for her brother George at Mosebach Electric and Supply. Helen was married to Robert Litz, a firefighter for the City of Pittsburgh. At the age of 72 she sold her house in Pittsburgh and moved to Georgia to live with her daughter Mary Jo. Her presence in the lives of her grandchildren as they grew up was a treasure. Helen had a deep faith in God and emanated grace and patience. She loved old movies, reading, puzzles, games, and chocolate. Helen brought great joy to her family and friends and will be lovingly remembered. It was Helen’s desire to be cremated and taken and buried next to her husband in Pittsburgh, PA. The family request that in lieu of flowers that you consider a donations in her memory to, St. George Church Preservation Society, PO Box 4228, Pittsburgh PA 15203, https://sites.google.com/stgeorgepreservationsociety.org/sgcps-net/sgcps-home/ Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, A Family Company, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039 (770-979-3200) has been entrusted with the arrangements.