Helen C. Lee, 87, of Ellwood City, passed away the morning of November 16, 2011 in Ellwood City Hospital.Born May 15, 1924 in New Castle, she was a daughter of Alexander and Beaulah Johnston Choco (Cioca). She was a graduate of New Castle High School and in 1978 earned her Associate Degree in Christian Counseling through her church, Victory Christian Center.Helen retired from Sears as an associate in sales after 22 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading and being on her computer.She was a 27 year member of Victory Christian Center, formerly Victory Assembly.She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Lillian and Timothy McCowin of New Castle; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Beth DePrano of West Middlesex; four brothers, Alexander (Becky) Choco of Palm Harbour, FL, Nick Choco of California, John (Ronalyn) Choco of Washington, and Emmanual (Helen) Choco of New Castle; three sisters, Mary Collingwood and Mildred (Jack) Shaw of New Castle, and Glory (Don) Adams of Tennessee; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first and second husband, and one sister, Elizabeth Kray.Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road.A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. David Drespling will officiate.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Victory Christian Center, 15 Bedford Road, Lowellville, OH 44436.