Helmi Ilona Sweeney

Helmi "Ilona" Sweeney, age 98 of Churchville died Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at home. Born in Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Herman and Ida Mattson; wife of Bernard "Dennis" Sweeney for over 63 years; mother of Bonnie and her husband Dr. Lawrence Kaplan of Churchville; sister of the late Kaarin Miller; aunt of Laurie Jo Buhler of CA; grandmother of Karen Sharkey and husband Ronan of Jarrettsville, Katie Grams and husband Steven of Forest Hill and Jennifer Akehurst and husband John of Street; great-grandmother of Tommy Murtaugh, Malachy Sharkey, Molly-Ann Sharkey and Myatt Akehurst. Ilona was an accomplished painter (artist), beloved, faithful wife, dear daughter, cherished mother, devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, excellent homemaker and loved her Lord Jesus. A memorial service officiated by Rev. Craig McLaughlin will be celebrated Monday, November 15 at 11am in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1643 Churchville Rd, Bel Air, MD. Contributions in her memory may be directed to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 309, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 or www.salvationarmy.com. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001