Obituaries

Helen McCabe

Helen Louise McCabe died peacefully with her daughters by her side, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Stonerise (Mapleshire) Nursing Facility in Morgantown.

She was born Dec. 4, 1924, in Walnut Hill, Pa. She was a daughter of the late Hosea Metheny and Gertrude Myers Metheny. Surviving are her two daughters, Linda Hennen (Daryl), of Crossroads, and Janet Shaver (Mark), of Travelers Rest, S,C,; five grandchildren Buck Hennen (Drue), Cole Hennen, Dirk Hennen (Rachel), Drew Shaver and Dara Mayle (Joey); and seven great-grandchildren, Jadyn Shaver, Paige Snyder, Ryder Shaver, Tressie Hennen, Madelyn Mayle, Kaylie Hennen and Micah Mayle. Helen had a special place in her heart also for Jay and Caroline Park and Tanner and Raylee Hennen. Helen’s close nieces include Betty Reynolds, Mary Ann Moore, Barbara Mitchell, Carol (Susie) Ostrich, Pat Speelman and Elaine Wimer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Marion Tully and Carl (Babe) McCabe; three brothers; and two sisters.

Helen was a graduate of Morgantown High School Class of 1943. She was a member of the Bula Baptist church. She was a member of the Clay Batelle Area Senior Citizens Center, where she held positions of president, board member and active participant in the Kitchen Band. Helen was a Charter member of Western Monongalia Area Lions Club, where she received the Melvin Jones Fellow award for distinguished humanitarian service and the International President’s award for Distinguished Achievements.

During World War II, she was a Rosie Riveter at the Aircraft Company in Baltimore, performing sheet metal and riveting work.

Helen, also known as Helen Wheels, was generous and loved to give back. She found fulfillment preparing lunches for the children at the Jakes Run Elementary School over many years. She enjoyed making cookie trays for the community. She also dropped off delicious lunches to the bank and insurance offices in Blacksville. Helen could be found first in line for dance night at the senior center and bringing her delicious food for covered dish night. Helen had many friends and enjoyed the time she spent with them.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to all the staff for the special care Helen received at the Stonerise (Mapleshire) facility in Morgantown.

Friends may call at the Owen-Neely Funeral Home Blacksville, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Saturday, June 26. Funeral Services will be held at noon, Sunday, with Pastor Drew Reveal officiating. Interment will follow in the Olive Cemetery at Pentress.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Western Monongalia Area Lions Club at C/O Ramona Sago 9580 Mason Dixon Highway Wadestown, WV 26590.