Helen M. O'Hara Obituary
The memory of Helen M. O'Hara (Utica, New York), who passed away on March 13, 2026 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Richards and Elizabeth Richards; her son-in-law Mark Sullivan; and her siblings, Veronica (Ken Richards) and George (Anna Richards).
She is survived by: her children, Susan O'Hara Sullivan, Pattie (Rich Preston), Kathie (Jim Hecox), Kellie (Tom Clark) and Dan (Meggan O'Hara); her grandchildren, Maureen, Austin Kiley, Laura, Steve Elfenbein, Claire Preston, Bob Hecox, Mike Hecox, Billy, Kayla Paulosky Hecox, Olivia Clark, Emily, Sarah, Grace and Molly O'Hara; and her great grandchildren, Emma Hecox and Manny Paul Elfenbein. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Helen's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at http://www.stjude.org or the Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish Memorial Fund.
