Helen Josephine Kufera

Helen Josephine Kufera, age 92, of Edgewood, MD died peacefully at her home on August 6, 2019. Born in Trenton, NJ, she was the daughter of Angelo and Jennie (Cardaciotto) LaPorta and wife of 60 years to the late Stanislaus Joseph Kufera. Mrs. Kufera was one of the founding members of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She enjoyed being the church’s administrative assistant for 16 years. Helen was also known for her fried dough stand at the church Fiesta, and for her Eucharistic Minister duties. She loved to garden, cook and crochet for others, but most of all, she loved her grandchildren.

Mrs. Kufera is survived by her son, Joseph Andrew Kufera and wife, Kay; daughter, Angela Kufera Setzer and husband, Wayne; sisters, Antoinette Miller and Lucy LaPorta; grandchildren, Gregory and Joshua Kufera, Matthew and Danielle Setzer; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary and Anna LaPorta.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 2600 Willoughby Beach Road, Edgewood, MD 21040.