Helen (Skvarj) “Gram” Carr

Published January 1, 2014

HELEN CARR, 89, of Imperial, passed away Wednesday morning, January 1, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Hospice Heritage Valley, surrounded by her family.

She was born March 26, 1924 in Cherry Valley, a daughter of the late Frank and Katherine (Bauer) Skvarj.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John “Jack” Carr; a son, Richard “Ricky” Anthony; a granddaughter, Kimberly Ann Peck; a son-in-law, Bernard “Bernie” Peck; a sister, Mary Hissom; and a brother, Richard Skvarj.

She is survived by her children, John “Butch” (Charlee) Carr, Catherine “Cookie” Peck, Michael (LuAnn) Carr; a foster son, Joey Hassett; a brother, John Skvarj; and sisters, Rose Doerr and Donna (Jim) Rakoczy. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are welcome to call at the MOODY FUNERAL HOME, Route 30, Clinton, Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where a Blessing service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m.

The family would like to thank the staff at Good Samaritan Hospice for all the loving care and comfort that was given to her.