Zechar, Helen Louise Age 101, of Kettering, passed away on March 31, 2021. She was born November 1, 1919 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Helen was preceded in death by her two husbands Edward L. Zechar and Tom C. Osborne, son Mark E. Zechar, daughter Deborah L. Zechar, and granddaughter Amanda Thompson. Helen graduated from the University of Dayton and the Michael Reese School of Nursing in Chicago, Illinois. She was an accomplished high school athlete competing in both Race Walking and Tennis. Helen was a seasoned world traveler, visiting dozens of countries with the Friendship Force. She was also a long time Docent at the Dayton Art Institute. Helen's interests included bridge, swimming, square dancing, and reading.
Helen is survived by her brother William Coil, daughter Margaret Zechar, son Tim (Cheryl) Zechar, step-son Tim Osborne, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:30 am on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Newcomer Funeral Home-Kettering Chapel located at 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering, Ohio 45439. She will be laid to rest in Germantown Union Cemetery located at 11179 W Marker St, Germantown, OH 45327.
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