Helen L. Fach

Helen L. Fach, 84, of Dover passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 1, 2022.

Born on July 24, 1937 in Canton she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Virginia Phillip Kinch. Helen was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Richard P. “Dick” Fach on May 13, 2016; and one brother, Danny Kinch.

She was employed as a secretary at Tusky Valley High School, having retired in 1981 after many years of service. A mother figure for many students, she will always be known as Ma Fach to her kids at school. Helen loved her family, they were the center of her world, especially following her grandchildren in their many school activities. She was an avid sports fan always rooting for the Brown’s, Buckeyes and the Indian’s. When Dick retired they moved down south, having lived in South Carolina and Florida for many years. It was there that Helen fell in love with the ocean, and they both enjoyed every moment of their time in the warm southern climate. She was an avid watcher of the Hallmark Channel, the TV show Bluebloods and also enjoyed fishing at Lake Erie.

A wonderful and loving mother and Mimmie, Helen is survived by her children, Richard Fach Jr., Lori (Steve) Sicurella, Polly Pace and Jeffrey (Julie) Fach, all of Dover; grandchildren, Andrew (Fannie) and Kyle Fach, Shaye-Marie Sicurella, Kohl (Ashley Rader) and Taylor (Niki) Fach; great grandchildren, Andrew Jacob “AJ” Fach Jr., Westen, McKinley and Emmarie.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 9th starting at 11:00 am in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover with Fr. Jimmy Hatfield and Pastor Scott Snyder officiating. The family will be greeting friends on Friday from 5-7 pm. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Helen may do so by visiting the online obituaries link on the funeral home’s website.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice at 716 Commercial Ave SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.