Helen Cavanah

Helen (Gushyn) Cavanah, 62, passed away, Monday, April 8, 2013, at VNA Charlier Hospice in Evansville, IN. She was born December 28, 1950 in Munich, Germany. She came to the United States when she was 6 months old.

She worked for VNA Plus for 19 ½ years before she became ill. She was a life member with Ladies Auxillary 1114; worked with the PTA at Culver Elementary, Helfrich Park, and Reitz Schools. She was also a PTA area Council President. She loved working around kids and helping at schools.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mike and Julia Gushyn; and her granddaughter, Jamie Gretchen Faith Vaughn.

Helen is survived by her daughter and son in law, Heather & Wayne Vaughn; granddaughter and grandson Heaven and Dusty Vaughn; her brother and sister in law, Paul and Suzanne Gushyn, Coventry RI; her nephew and niece in law, Mike and Ana Gushyn of Pawtucket, RI; niece, Alexandria Gushyn of Coventry, RI; 2 great nieces; close personal friend Anna Goad and her husband, Bobby.

She will be deeply missed by her friends and family.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, 5250 Vogel Road, Evansville, IN 47715 or VNA Charlier Hospice, 610 E. Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713.

Services will be 1:00PM, Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Alexander West Chapel officiated by Rev. Terry Gamblin with entombment in Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, from 2:00PM until 8:00PM and from 11:00AM until service time Thursday at funeral home.

Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.