Helen M. Back

Jeffersonville - Helen M. Back, a retired elementary teacher at Jeff-Youngsville Central School and lifetime area resident, died October 16, 2007 at home. She was 68.

The daughter of Walter G. Scardefield Jr. and Helen M. Krum Scardefield, she was born April 25, 1939 in Callicoon.

She was the widow of Malcolm L. Back Jr.

She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Teacher's Sorority.

A family statement reads, "Helen's courage and strength have been a source of hope and support for many people.The family is grateful for the loving care and concern that she received from her caregivers at home, as well as the doctors and nurses of Crystal Run Healthcare."

As well was being an educator Helen, along with her late husband Malcolm L. Back Jr., owned and operated Malcolm L. Back Jr. Sanitation.

She is survived by her daughter, Alyssa Back Bauernfeind and her husband Ted of Hortonville; one brother, Walter G. Scardefield III and his wife Elaine of Jeffersonville; two sisters, Marlene Williams of Syracuse, Shirley Seyler and her husband Bill of Delmar; brother-in-law, Paul Back and his wife, Kathy, of Groton, Mass.; her aunt, Emma Smith of Youngsville; several nieces and nephews; and four great-nieces and two great-nephews.

A memorial service was held Friday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Lee Andrews will officiate. Graveside services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jeffersonville Fire Dept., Jeffersonville Volunteer First Aid Squad, The Hortonville Fire Dept., or Hospice of Orange and Sullivan.