Helen M. McHugh, 84, of Van Wert, died at 3:10 a.m. Jan. 9, 2007, at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert.

she was born April 3, 1922, in Van Wert, to Jacob and Maggie Burch Davis. On Nov. 22, 1939, she married Emmanuel M. McHugh, who died Oct. 3, 2002.

Survivors are two daughters, Connie Wood, Van Wert, and Delda, Delphos; a sister, Elsie Heindel, Celina; and a grandchild.

Deceased are a son, Mearl; two brothers, Wilbur and Lowain Davis; and a sister.

She retired from the former Mersman Brothers, Celina, and delivered the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Sunday Edition for 32 years and the Van Wert Times Bulletin for many years.

Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert, the Rev. Paul Miller officiating. Burial is at Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church or the donor's choice.

Condolences can be sent to agfhc@earthlink.net.