On December 4, 2025, Helen L. (ne'e Cain) Russo  passed following a lengthy illness.  She was 78.

Born the daughter of Millard F. and Isabella L. (ne'e Hartlove) Cain in Baltimore, Helen would come to be a resident in Pasadena since 1999.

Helen is a graduate of Andover High School and worked in retail as well as being a homemaker.  She enjoyed crafting ceramics for many years recreating wildlife and seasonal and holiday decorations.  Her joy, however was found in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving Helen is her devoted husband of 60 years, Joseph C. Russo, her beloved daughter Lisa Renee Breeden and her loving son Joseph Richard Russo and his wife Cynthia (ne'e Palmietto.)  She is reunited in her passing with her dear son Michael Patrick Russo (1976.)  Helen will be cherished in the memories of her grandchildren, Tyler, Ryan and Payton Russo, Shana Martin and husband Keith and Brittany Breeden and great -grandchildren Kierstyn Ambrose and Hayden, Abigail and Stella Martin.  She will be missed by her sister Catherine Allen and husband Richard.  "Harley" the shih tzu, Helen's loyal dog will miss her master.

In lieu of flowers donations are encouraged to St.Jude's Children's Hospital.  (see details below)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
Web: http://www.stjude.org/