Helen "Kay" Stillmak age 86, of Hartville passed away on December 29th, 2025. She was born in Barnesville, OH on March 20th, 1939, to the late Raymond Watson and Opal (Gallagher) Watson. Helen was a full-time mother and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Stillmak; former spouse, Steve Kovacs; siblings James, Donald, and Danny Watson; and daughter, Steia Smith.

Helen is survived by her sister, Paula Samples; children Jamie (Rob Palm) Mihelarakis, Tobi Kintz, Paulana (Danny) Calhoun, and Adrea (William) Carr; grandchildren Jade Mihelarakis, Teal (Nick Spatharos) Kintz, Kaleb Calhoun, Xavier Carr, Katie (Dillon Giardini) Kintz, Sara (Ryan) Heaton, Isaac Carr, Chloe Mihelarakis, Tessa Smith Kintz, and Nicholas Smith Kintz; great-grandchildren Chord Mihelarakis, Mateo Mihelarakis, Scarlett Spatharos, and Eleni Giardini.

A celebration of life will take place in 2026.

The family wants to thank the staff at Altercare of Hartville and Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care for the kind and loving care Helen received.