Helen A. McGovern, 92, of Hockessin, died Thursday, July 5, at her residence. She was the wife of William P. McGovern Sr., who died in 1957, and with whom she shared nine years of marriage.
Born in Hockessin, she was the daughter of the late Irvin J. Gebhart and the late Margaret Dolan Gebhart.
Mrs. McGovern was a bookkeeper for her son’s business, Wm. P. McGovern, Inc., in West Chester, and Kennett Square, for 44 years, just retiring a couple months ago.
She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Hockessin, and also St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kennett Square.
Mrs. McGovern enjoyed working in her son’s business and spending time with friends and family. She was a Phillies and Eagles fan.
She is survived by; one son, William P. McGovern and his wife Andrea of Kennett Square; two daughters, Nancy Pia and her husband Michael of Chadds Ford, and Rosemary McGovern of Hockessin; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by one daughter, Peggy Plunkett, three grandsons and three brothers.
You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square. Her funeral mass will follow at noon St. Patrick Catholic Church, 212 Meredith Street, Kennett Square. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square.
To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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