Helen F. Hutchins

Helen F. Hutchins, Age 93, of Perry, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Cardinal Woods Skilled Nursing And Rehab in Madison, OH. Born July 27, 1918 in Fairport Harbor to Mary M (Bratu) & John Merkosky, she married Clarence Hutchins in Madison, Oh on 7/6/1948 Helen was a Homemaker. She was a lifelong area resident and loved animals, enjoyed sewing, quilting and gardening. She was a member of St. Cyprian s Catholic Church in Perry. She is survived by Daughter, Patricia (Pete) Turkenburg of Madison; Sons, Charles (Deann) Allds of Madison, David Hutchins of Perry; 6 Grandchildren; 13 Great-Grandchildren; Sister, Margaret R. Deacon of Cuyahoga Falls, OH; Brother, Joseph R. Merkosky of Painesville She was preceded in death by Husband, Clarence Hutchins; Parents; Brothers, John and Steve Merkosky Friends will be received 6-8 PM Thursday, December 22, 2011 and 10-11 AM Friday, December 23, 2011 at The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio. Funeral Service will be 11 AM Friday, December 23, 2011 at the funeral home. Final Resting Place will be at Perry Cemetery in Perry. Contributions may be made to Lake County Humane Society, 7564 Taylor Blvd., Bldg. E, Mentor, OH 44060.