Helen L. Kovacich, 79, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away peacefully on October 31, 2012. Born in Detroit, MI on April 13, 1933 to William Lemay and Dora Bourbeau. She is preceded in death by her husband George Kovacich. Survived by son John Pechauer, stepson Bill Kovacich, daughters Marci Sturm, Michele Hauser, Jean VanHorn, Mary Nevins, Peggy Gage, stepdaughters Georgiann Harpe and Catherine Richardson, sister Lillian Wright, 13 Grandchildren and 4 Great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am, Monday, November 5, 2012 at The Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale. Donations may be made in Helen’s name to Lamb’s Farm, “helping people with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives”, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville, IL 60048. lambsfarm.org