Helen G. Skenadore (Ka Tsi Tsya Kwas) 96, Oneida passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009. She was born in Oneida to the late Mason and Sophie (Antone) Cornelius. On November 29, 1947 she married Edmund Skenadore. Helen was a lifelong member of Holy Apostles Episcopal Church in Oneida and a member of the Altar Guild. She was also a member of the VFW Robert Cornelius Post Auxiliary. She loved flowers very much and her Indian name was Ka Tsi Tsya Kwas, which means "One who picks flowers." She also volunteered at the Anna John Nursing Home. Her special niece Arleen Elm, as well as numerous nieces and nephews survive her. She was preceded in death by her husband Edmund, her sisters; Lucy Cornelius, Amy Danforth, Sadie Metoxen, and Lena Webster, as well as her brothers; Alex Cornelius, Murphy (Freeman) Cornelius, and Guy Cornelius. Friends may call at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME 305 N. Tenth Street from 5 8pm Wednesday with the Oneida Hymn Singers at 6:30pm followed by a Auxiliary Service at 6:45pm, and a parish prayer service at 7pm. Visitation will continue after 9:30am Thursday at Holy Apostles Episcopal Church in Oneida until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am. Rev. Kristina Henning will celebrate the Mass and Deacons Edmund Powless and Debbie Heckel will assist. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family.