Helen (Gifford) BARBEN, 89, a resident of Valley View Haven, Belleville,
formerly of Mount Union, died April 19, 2004, at the nursing home. She
was born Nov. 14, 1914, in Mount Union, the daughter of the late James
and Martha (Morgan) Gifford. She was united in marriage to Gerald L.
"Buck" Barben Nov. 17, 1941. He preceded her in death May 9, 1981. She
is survived by one sister, Grace App of Cincinnati, Ohio. Mrs. Gifford
was preceded in death by the following sisters and brothers: P. Jayne
Gifford, Preston Gifford, Clair Gifford, Veda Hazzard, Mary Harris and
Paul Gifford. Mrs. Barben was a member of the Mount Union Presbyterian
Church. She attended the Mount Union Schools. She was a licensed
practical nurse, having been employed by the Masonic Homes in
Elizabethtown for a number of years. She had also worked as a private
nurse. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the
family.