Amherst, Helen “Alice” Dzwonkoski passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital. She was born on January 14, 1926 in North Amherst, MA to John and Ursula Bieliauskas Bielunis. Helen attended Amherst schools and was a long-time employee of the University of Massachusetts.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell R. Dzwonkoski, whom she married on November 16, 1957. They celebrated their 57^th wedding anniversary before Mitchell died in 2014. Helen was also predeceased by her brothers John Jr., Alexander, Frank, Joseph, and Walter and her sisters Mary Sieruta and Anna Potyrala.

She is survived by her brother Adam Bielunis of Hatfield, MA. Helen leaves behind several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and also great, great nieces and nephews. Helen was loved and respected by all and will be missed by all.

Helen and Mitch will be remembered always for their kindness, compassion, love, and generosity.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, June 19, 2016 from 2:00-4:00PM at the Douglass Funeral Service in Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 20^th at 10:00AM at the St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Belchertown with burial to follow at St. Brigid’s Cemetery in Hadley.