Helen Marie Henry-Tobias, 78, of Crystal River, Florida, formerly of Lakeville passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Hospice of Citrus County. She was born in Pueblo, Colorado August 15, 1932, daughter of Harvey and Lenora Schroyer Richards. Her husband, John Henry Sr., and son, Ronald Henry, precede her in death. Helen retired from Kraft Foods, Avon, in 1991. She loved her family, playing and cheating at cards, sending and receiving greeting cards (never missed a birthday), crocheting, and big bowls of popcorn and potato chips. She enjoyed doing word searches, dancing, shopping, traveling and talking on the phone. She would cook spaghetti for all her boys, including Fred Nettnin and Floyd Watkins. There were numerous extended kids who called her Ma.

Survivors include sons, John (Marie) Henry, Hemlock, N.Y., and Allen (Deborah) Henry, Websters Crossings, NY; daughters, Nancy Henry, Springwater, Rhonda (Mark) Skrzypek, Lakeville, NY, and Loretta (Vicki) Pagan, Crystal River, FL; 17 grandchildren, Michelle, Jennifer, Sheryl, John, Tina, John, Brooke, Shane, Cody, Tim, Tom, Chrissy, Trisha, Lou Ann, Ed, Rose Marie, and David; and 21 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Friday, October 15, 11 AM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Route 15 and 20A, 21 Big Tree St., Livonia, NY with Pastor Jerry Metz officiating. To send condolences or for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com