Helen J. McConachie, 84, passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 in OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital.
She was born Nov. 1, 1931 to parents Herbert and Grace (Hazlet) Bookman, in Loudonville. Helen was graduated from Butler High School.
Helen worked at Gorman Rupp, where she worked until retiring.
To say that Helen was a good cook would be an understatement. At all of her family functions the homemade rolls she made were the first thing that everyone would be trying to get. Her friends and family will miss her laughter and good sense of humor. But above all, Helen cherished her family, taking care of her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by children Shawn McConachie, of Bellville, Neal (Sandy) McConachie, of Bellville, Kevin McConachie, of Bellville, Kelly McConachie, of Bellville and Kathy (James) Knapp, of Alamogordo, New Mexico; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild; siblings Kenny (Betty) Bookman, of La Rue and Marilyn Matthews, of San Antonio, Texas; sister-in-law Kay Bookman, of McConnelsville, and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Linda Bookman, Marian Bates and Ralph Bookman.
The McConachie family will receive friends Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Bellville Snyder Funeral Home where her funeral service will immediately follow at 2 p.m. Celebrant Jerry Wilson will officiate. Burial will follow in Bellville Cemetery.
Contributions in Helen’s memory to Bellville-Jefferson Twp Fire & Rescue Squad may be made at the funeral home.
Snyder Funeral Homes is honored to serve Helen’s family and encourage you to share a fond memory or message of condolence to them –or to watch her tribute video — at SnyderFuneralHomes.com.
