Port Allegany – Helen Hope Kio, 73, of Port Allegany, passed away Monday (July 6, 2026) at her home.

She was born December 4, 1952, in Port Allegany, the daughter of Ronald and Mary Alice (Manning) Weimer. On October 14, 1972, in Port Allegany, she married Corwin “Corky” Kio, who survives.

Mrs. Kio worked as an office cleaner for Carlson Dental Office and also worked at Damian’s Dry Cleaners, both in Port Allegany

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two  daughters: Sharon (James) Culver  of Port Allegany, PA, and Carrie (Anthony) Jeffries of  Springfield, IL

5 Grandchildren: Meagan (Chad) Saltsman of Port Allegany, Rebecca (Nicholas) Brandenburg of Sutersville, PA, Anthony, Jr., and Alexander Jeffries of Springfield, IL, and Phillip (Corinne) Causer of Port Allegany

5 Great Grandchildren: Brielle and Allison Saltsman, Julia Brandenburg, Ivan and Oliver Causer

One Brother: Raymond (Nancy) Weimer of Bradford, PA.

She was predeceased by her parents and a sister, Joan Hanchett

There will be no visitation or services at this time

Memorials may be made to the Veterans Memorial Home of Port Allegany. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.