Helen Y. Cowan Saicoe

Helen Y.  Cowan Saicoe, 84, of Natrona Heights, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 at The Willows, Oakmont. She was born October 9, 1934 in Rural Valley, PA to the late Orman L. and Mary (Kurtz) Boyer, Sr. Helen has lived in Natrona Heights since 2000 and prior to that Oakmont for several years, but most of her life in Brackenridge. She was a Registered Nurse for Dr. Charles M. Reel in New Kensington for 28 years. Helen was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Brackenridge and a graduate of the former Shannock Valley High School in 1952 and Allegheny Valley Hospital School of Nursing in 1955. Helen enjoyed crafts, quilting, playing cards and traveling.

            Survivors include her children Jeffrey A. (Jennifer) Cowan, Brackenridge, Lisa A. (Andrew) Kronenwetter, Seattle, WA, B. (Stephanie) Cowan, Canonsburg,  Traci L. (James) McGowan, Plum Boro and Christopher J. (Amy) Cowan, Asheville, NC. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Paul A. Saicoe in 1995 and two brothers Major Orman L. Boyer, Jr. and Dr. Philip K. Boyer.

            Memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 12 at 11 AM in Trinity United Methodist Church, Brackenridge with Rev. Gregory L. Spencer, officiating. Burial will be private. Family suggests contributions to Trinity United Methodist Church, Brackenridge or Community Library of Allegheny Valley, Natrona Heights. Arrangements by Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. VISIT: dusterfh.com