Helen Welch

Helen Isabel (Libs) Welch, 96, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Monday, July 06, 2015 at Westminster Village with her loving family by her side. Helen worked as an administrative assistant for Dr. Voyles Sr. and Jr. for many years. She was a sweet and caring mother & grandmother but above all she was a faithful servant to her Lord. Helen was a founding member of Holy Family Catholic Church where she was involved with the Marian Guild and the Legion of Mary. She also worked with the New Albany Deanery CYO and was a recipient of The St. John Bosco Award.

Helen was born on February 21, 1919 in Floyds Knobs, Indiana to the late John & Louisa (Knable) Libs. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Welch; siblings, Ruby Kinberger (Kermit), Clara Hammer, Herman Libs (Marie). She is survived by her sons, Denny Welch (Terry) and David Welch (Diane); grandchildren, Kylie, Sean & Rachel.

Visitation will be from 3 PM to 8 PM on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church (129 W. Daisy Lane, New Albany, IN) with burial to follow at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery.

The family requests that contributions in Helen's memory be made to Holy Family Catholic Church (129 W. Daisy Lane, New Albany, IN 47150) or to New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries (101 St. Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis, IN 47146).