Helen Frasher Mcclelland

Helen F. McClelland, 99, of Marblehead, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Riverview Senior Healthcare Campus, Oak Harbor, Ohio. She was born on March 26, 1924 in Barnesville, Ohio, to the late Grover and Laura (Wilkes) Frasher. On January 17, 1947 she married the love of her life Donald D. McClelland and is once again joined with him as he preceded her in death in 2003.

Helen worked in the insurance industry for many years as an agent and office manager in both Ohio and Michigan. Her and Don enjoyed playing golf and boating with their friends. She was an active member of the First United Church of Christ in Marblehead. She truly enjoyed her involvement at the church over the years as a Sunday school teacher, member of council and member of the Woman’s club. She was truly cherished by her family as more of a mom and grandma than the aunt titled that she proudly went by. Her caring nature touched so many and she will be deeply missed.

Survivors include her nephew, William (Cindy) Frasher, of Marblehead, along with many other nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, William; infant sisters, Eleanor & Betty Faye; sisters, Esther Kalp, Velma Harshman, Ruth Johnson, Kay Harshman; brothers, John Frasher, Ted Frasher, and Floyd Frasher.

Visitation will be held at the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home, 216 Washington Street, Port Clinton, Ohio on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 4-8 pm. Funeral Services will be held at the First United Church of Christ, 802 Prairie Street, Marblehead, Ohio on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 11 am with Reverend Dr. Kay Cox officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Church of Christ or to the Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library, 710 W. Main Street, Marblehead, Ohio 43440. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com