Helen L. Harvey

Helen L. Harvey, age 93, of Coal Valley, Illinois, died Sunday, October 30, 2016, at her daughter's home.

She was born and lived most of her life in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, where services will be held. Burial will be in Holy Name Cemetery, Ebensburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Name Catholic Church Angel Fund, Holy Name Church, Ebensburg. Trimble Funeral Home, Moline, is assisting the family locally.

The former Helen L. Vetock was born August 22, 1923, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Stanley and Anna (Sambor) Vetock. She married Carl I. Harvey on April 26, 1939. He preceded her in death in 1984.

Helen was a long time member of the Auxiliary to V.F.W. where she held many offices, including
State President, and served our military men and women in many ways. She was an amazing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had a wonderful sense of humor and will be greatly missed by her loving family and many friends.

Survivors include her daughters, Carlene Tibbott-Butts (Robert Musselman) of Stockton, New Jersey, and Karen (Randy) Sovey of Coal Valley; a son, Dennis (Deborah) Harvey of Ebensburg; grandchildren, Tara Tibbott, Christopher and Jonathan Butts, Alana Holgate, Shannon (Dave) Montag and Chad (Hayley) Sovey; and great-grandchildren, Kylie Sovey, Chase Holgate, Halle, Kipton and Charolette Montag, and Nora Sovey. She was also preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, John, Frank, and Joseph; sisters, Anna and Mary; as well as an infant brother.

Visit Helen's personal tribute page at www.TrimbleFuneralHomes.com to share stories and condolences, and light a candle in her memory.