Helen May Marsh

Newark Valley: Helen M Marsh (Case), of Newark Valley, left this world to join her high school sweetheart, Donald D. Marsh, on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at home from a sudden and courageous battle with ALS. Helen was born June 29, 1940 in Cortland, the daughter of the late Charles and Bernice (Anson) Case, and was a lifelong resident of the area. Helen is survived by her children: Denise (Mark) Fessenden, Donny (Beth) Marsh, and Colleen (Will) Marsh Wood; her brother, Robert (Mary) Case. Also surviving are her cherished and adored grandchildren: Sara (Bill) Garrity, Heather (Brett) Palenscar, Amanda (James Farrell) Fessenden, Andrew (Rachel) Fessenden, Alyssa Fessenden, Douglas (Danielle) Bushnell, Randy (Brayden) Bushnell, Cody Burhans and Cory Marsh; great grandchildren, Lucius Garrity, Ryleigh Bushnell, Hudson Bushnell, Wesley Fessenden, William Fessenden, Chase Bushnell, and future Baby Farrell. Sisters-in-law: Bonnie Marsh McLaud, Ann Marsh, Sara Marsh, Maryanne Settle, Sandra Case, Tyky Case; many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. She was predeceased by her brothers, Richard Case, Clayton Case, and sister, Cecil Bush; brothers-in-law Richard Settle, Robert Marsh, Jerry Marsh, Carl Bush, Sr.; and her great grandson, Vincent Garrity. Helen was a graduate of Newark Valley High School class of 58. She loved attending her kids and grandkids many school activities, taking various trips across the states with family, and camping during the summers along the St. Lawrence. She retired from the Newark Valley Central School District in 1998 after 30 years of service. She would often say that so many of the students would remember her from the HS Office as "Mrs. Marsh" or "Mom". Helens family were so very grateful for the extraordinary care provided to her by so many, including her physicians: Dr. Howard Silcoff, Dr. James Gaffney, and Dr. Melissa Thibault; Lourdes At Home nursing and rehabilitation staff. A special appreciation to her caregivers, Rosalie & family, Angel, Martha, Kathleen, Brandy, Jordi, Kerri. Also, a special thank you to her dear friends the Frenchs, the Wrights, the Stephens; and neighbors Stewarts, Umikers, and Joe Onofrio to name a few. Helens family will receive friends on Sunday, February 21, 2021 from noon to 2pm at MacPherson Funeral Home. Services will follow directly. The service will also be live streamed at https://my.gather.app/remember/helen-marsh. Appropriate precautions will be taken for public health concerns when at the funeral home to include wearing masks and social distancing. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting her guestbook at www.macphersonfh.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Newark Valley Alumni Association, (c/o Michelle Tavelli, 866 Whig St, Newark Valley) or the ALS Association (https://donate.als.org/donate)