Helen Ochs passed away on September 18th, 2022 at the age of 92. She was a resident of Pleasantville, NY for over 60 years. Born and raised in Bronx, NY to her parents, Inez and Maurice Jerkowski, she graduated from Christopher Columbus High School in 1948. In 1955 she married her husband George Ochs with whom she would raise 4 children. Helen worked for Reader’s Digest for many years before her retirement. Not wanting to sit home idly, she went to work for Human-I-tees in Pleasantville, NY. “One her favorite jobs” she would always say. She is survived by 3 of her children, Robert (Lauren), Carol and Richard (Nancy), her 3 grandsons Gregg, Tyler and Jason as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband George, son Steven and brother George. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations in her memory be sent to the Joe Raso Hospice Residence in New City, NY or the charity of your choice.
A wake will be held on Tuesday 9/20/22 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Beecher Flooks Funeral Home in Pleasantville, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday 9/21 at 10:00am at Holy Innocents Church in Pleasasntville.