Helen K. Elia

Helen K. Elia, of Middletown NY age 93, peacefully passed away on December 5th, 2025, at Kaplan House Hospice residence in Newburgh, NY.

Helen Marie Kocijanski was born on January 13th, 1932, in Woodbourne, NY to Francis and Mary Kocijanski. 

Helen married Dominic Peter Elia in 1952, and they spent 65 years together. 

Helen worked at OCCC from 1959-91. She also taught ballroom dancing with Dom in the Continuing Education Dept. at OCCC for 30 years and loved her flower gardens. 

Helen was predeceased by her husband, 2 brothers -Stanley and Ted, and one sister, Wanda J. Cypert. Helen is survived by several nieces and nephews and their extended families. 

Services will take place at Donovan Funeral Home, 82 S. Church Street, Goshen, NY 10924. 

Visitation will be Monday, December 15th from 10:30 am-12:30 pm with the burial immediately following at 1 pm in Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery.