Helen Madeline Adams was born in Clairton, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. She married John B. Gemerchak on May 17, 1947 in Clairton. Her father and his were born in Czechoslovakia.

OBITUARY -- Helen A. Gemerchak was born October 31, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA to John & Elizabeth [Cruden] Adams and passed away August 14, 2011 in Dallas, TX. She was a registered nurse. Helen was a compassionate lady who never lost her love of reading. She is survived by her son, David Adams; grandchildren, Brandon Adams & Emily Adams; brother, John Adams of Tulsa, OK and numerous nieces & nephews. The family would like to especially thank Carmen Arana & Janeth Hernandez at the Notre Dame Court, as well as the staff of The Brady Center, for all the love and care given to Helen. A rosary will be 6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 18, 2011 at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2011 in the Hillcrest Mausoleum Chapel East with Msgr. Donald Zimmerman officiating. Entombment will follow. The family request in lieu of flowers that donations be made to: Catholic Charities of Dallas for Elderly and Family Services. [Source: Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, Dallas Texas]

John B. Gemerchak, born August 20, 1924, died August 02, 1999, but it isn't clear if they were married at the time of his death.