Obituary of Helen Darlene Yochum

Helen Darlene Yochum, age 76, of Rumsey Street, Bath, NY, passed away Friday April 5, 2013, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 10, 1936 in Bath, NY the daughter of Chester and Bessie Thompson Williams. Mrs. Yochum retired from food service at the Haverling Central School in Bath. She and her husband were past members of the Champagne Whirlaways and with her husband she was active with the Bath B.P.O.E. 1547 and the Charles E. Wescott American Legion Post 173 in Bath. Mrs. Yochum loved camping and being with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Walter N.Yochum of Bath; six children, William (Kathy) Yochum of Bath, NY, Pamela (Stephen) Gleason of Bath, NY, Randy (Jolyn) Yochum of Seneca Falls, NY, Michael (Susan) Yochum of Painted Post, NY, Rhonda Yochum (Dylan DeWert) of Corning, NY and Kimberly (Timothy) Brooder of Goose Creek, 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; two brothers, Bradley (Anne) Williams of Bath, NY and Ronald (Merle) Williams of GA, sister Joyce (Paul) Mattison of Horseheads, NY and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and sister, Jean Beeman of Bath. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday April 10, 0213 from 12:00-2:00 and 4:00-6:00 PM at Fagan's Funeral Home, 31 West Morris St., Bath, NY. Funeral services will follow at 6:00 pm at the funeral home with Reverend Paul Mattison officiating. Burial will be in the Bath National Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Yochum’s name may be made to Care First, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830.