Helen Ann Bernstein, z”l, passed away Feb. 17, 2022, at age 76, in Portland. She is survived by her beloved son, Niall Monaghan; daughter-in-law, Coco Cioroiu; and grandson, Declan; sisters, Gertrude Bernstein, Shirley Bernstein and Joan Rea; and a brother-in-law, Ed McVicker. Her brother, Edmond Bernstein preceded her in death. She also leaves nieces and nephews in Seattle, Florida and Portland.

She was born April 3, 1945, in Philadelphia to Minnie and Nathan Bernstein, the youngest of five children. She graduated from Girls’ High in Philadelphia and West Chester State College. Helen's life journey after college took her to Washington, D.C., Plainfield, N.J., Korea, New York City, and Portland, Ore.
Her life in NYC was filled with work, friends, family, dance, theater and love. She moved to Portland in 1996, where once again she surrounded herself with loved ones and her life's passions. Helen's work life was dedicated to seniors. In NYC she worked in the Senior Programs at Marymount College and at the 92nd Street Y. In Portland, she was Executive Director of Store to Door, a non profit that shops for and delivers food to seniors and people with disabilities.
Donations may be made to Store to Door, Cedar Sinai Park in Portland, or a place of your choosing.