Helen Magroski

July 13, 1920 - July 9, 2018

Helen Szwarc Magroski, age 97 of Sparta, NC passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at Genesis HealthCare of Alleghany. She was born July 13, 1920 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Roman and Anna Szwarc. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Magroski; eight brothers and sisters. Helen was a member of Saint Francis of Rome Catholic Church in Sparta. She was a widow of a World War II veteran who served in the 1st Infantry Division in North Africa. She is survived by two daughters, Carol Simmons and husband Tom of The Villages, FL, Virginia Pollet of Sparta; two sons, Rick Magroski and wife Martha of Laurel Springs, Tim Magroski and wife Julie of Warren, MI; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Magroski family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.