Wilton, NY - Helena J. Schoonover, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015 at Saratoga Hospital. She was born on October 13, 1937, to the late Hannah and Alexander Fritzer. Helena worked at Albany Medical Center for more than 25 years until her retirement in 1998. The last five years of her professional career were spent in the neonatal intensive care unit. In 2001, Helena moved herself and her favorite dog, Shane, into her son Craig's family home and enjoyed 14 years there. She found comfort in gardening, walking, and enjoying the country air. Helena particularly enjoyed a good crossword puzzle, watching her favorite TV shows, chocolate and her nightly ice cream cone. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband Matt in 1997. Those left to cherish her memory include her three sons Andrew (Mary), Craig (Alison), and Bruce; beloved Nana to Meghan, Brendan, Tyler, Kyle, and Kelly; special friends Catherine, Bud, David, and Olivia Orton; her sister Eleanor Barkowski; many nieces and nephews; and her kitties, Fefe and Mimzy. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). A funeral service will be celebrated a t11am Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Rd., Wilton. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to remember Helena in a special way may send contributions to the Adirondack Save-A-Stray, 4880 Rt. 9N, Corinth, NY 12822. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.