Helen Murphy of Endwell Helen (Krisko) Murphy, 85, passed away Sunday August 22, 2010, surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband of over 58 years, Charles F. Murphy, Jr., of Endwell, her sister Mary Sinicki of Florida, several beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Helen was predeceased by her brother Edward Krisko and three sisters Agnes Sipko, Dorothy Kiegler and Irene Vincenec. Helen led a very active life playing softball and basketball as a youth and both bowling and golfing throughout her adult life. She even went parasailing at the age of 80. On November 10, 1951, she married Charles F. Murphy, Jr. Helen retired from IBM, after 38 years of service and was a member of the IBM Quarter Century Club. She enjoyed cruises on the Caribbean Sea, the North Sea, the South Pacific and the Erie Canal, as well as travels throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, South America and to Fiji. Helen was a devoted parishioner of SS Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church in Endicott. She was also a member of Otseningo Chapter #14 O.E.S. and Daughters of the Nile Zuleika Temple in Endicott. Helen will always be remembered for her friendly and gracious manner and delicious baked goods Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at SS Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church, 210 Hill Avenue Endicott. The family will receive friends at the church Tuesday from 4:00pm - 7:00 pm. Parastas will be at 6:00 pm. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visit www.hefuneralhome.com to send the family a message of condolence. It is requested that in lieu of flowers memorial gifts in Helen's name be made to the church elevator fund. Funeral arrangements are being provided by the Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home, 483 Chenango St. Binghamton, Kurt M. Eschbach, Funeral Director.