Helen M.  Smith
Died: Oct 20, 2018
Smith
Helen M. Smith, 92, of Hackettstown, NJ, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 in Dover, NJ. Born August 21, 1926 in Blairstown, NJ, Helen was the daughter of the late Jake & Theresa Gruver.
A lifelong resident of Warren County, Helen was best known as a compassionate but strong minded babysitter to hundreds of children in the greater Hackettstown area.
Helen is survived by four loving children, George L. Smith, Jr., Robert Smith and his wife Kim & Richard Smith and his wife Cynthia. One daughter, Patricia Johnson. Two sisters, Dorothy LaBadey & Betty Hezel; Sister’s-in-law, Florence & Betty Gruver. Beloved Grandchildren, Robert Smith, Jr. and wife Julie, Janice Davis and husband Wayne, Jason Munson, James Drechsel and wife Joanna, Christine Naili, Joseph Drechsel and wife Summitra. Rebecca Sparano and husband Thomas & Stephanie Johnson. 17 Great Grandchildren. Helen was predeceased by her brothers Donald, Harry, Jake, Ernie and Jerry Gruver as well as two sisters, Florence Osborn & Leta Jadick.
At Helen’s request, there will be no funeral services. Donations may be made in Helen’s memory to Compassionate Care Hospice, Building B, Suite 2, Sparta, NJ. 07871. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com. The Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. 07840 has been entrusted with Helen’s final wishes.

Condolences:

Rosemarie Sinisi Wright
#6
October 30th, 2018 10:52 am
My sincerest condolences to the family. Helen watched my daughter when she was a toddler. Sorry for your loss.
Donna (Maxwell) & Bill Welsh
#5
October 25th, 2018 6:27 am
George, Bob, Rick and Patty, we send our prayers and condolences to you and your families during this time of sadness. Your mom will be remembered for her kind and generous ways. Find peace knowing she has earned her wings and now is in God's arms. Hold on to the memories. Mabel, Gary, Donna & Bill.
Dottie Kappers
#4
October 23rd, 2018 8:55 pm
Bob, Kim, Janice and family, so sorry to hear about Mom. Hold on to the fact she isn't suffering anymore. Prayers for the whole family.
Donald & Josephine Stout
#3
October 23rd, 2018 6:25 pm
Our prayers are with you Cork. Your Mom was a wonderful woman who loved her family. She will be missed.
Joy and Les Snyder, Sr.
#2
October 22nd, 2018 2:53 pm
Bob, Kim and family...We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Our Sincere Sympathy to you and your families. Joy and Les Snyder
Kevin O'Neill
#1
October 22nd, 2018 11:50 am
Betty, Bob, and family... I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences. Kevin O'Neill
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