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for Leonora Zeches
Kim Wilson
May 10, 2025
Still think of you and miss often, my friend. Keep heaven hoppin!
Kevin Harmon
May 10, 2021
cannot believe 10 yrs. I will never forget her, fav teacher. good friend. very open easy to talk to and she listened! Not only a great math teacher, taught friendship, kindness, family, trust!!!! need many more of her class. goosebumps and tears today for me. Thank you!! God Bless!
Susan Kovach
May 29, 2011
What a wonderful lady and teacher! I wasn't fortunate enough to be in her class, but I have fond recollections of playing euchre with her at lunch time. I hope her family takes great comfort from the words of the former students and parents of students whose lives Mrs. Zeches touched. You're in my prayers.
Michele Slonaker
May 24, 2011
Mrs. Zeches was my math teacher. She was so kind and gentle when helping you work through a problem. She was the reason I chose and loved working in the accounting field for so many years. She was one of my favorite teachers. May God hold you close until we meet again.
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Kim
May 20, 2011
My Dearest Friend Lee - I will miss you beyond measure. I will forever be changed because I had the honor of having you in my life. You were a mentor, a friend, and a mother figure. You made each person feel as though they had the most special relationship with you. Your amazing ability to give of yourself will always be remembered. I look forward to reuniting with you in heaven some day... Love you
Michele Fleming
May 20, 2011
I am honored to have known Lee personally as she taught two of my three children, who are now teachers for Reys. District. My son, first got a Business Degree and then got his teaching degree. My daughter and son spoke very highly of Lee. I was proud to have known her personally. God Bless You Lee.
Sheila Quappe
May 20, 2011
I had the pleasure of being in her class for 2 years. She taught me that working hard feels good! That working on a problem is not as hard if you use your mind and work step by step. She might've been just a math teacher to some people but she was a life coach for me!
Ron Schuyler
May 20, 2011
Mrs. Zeeches was more than a teacher. I am an a high school Principal and in more than one of my commencement speeches, I spoke of her and her impact on my life. Like many of us, we have become the people we are because of mentors. Mrs. Zeeches was the ultimate mentor. She was more than just successful. She was significant, which is way more important than being successful. Her significance lives on in all of us who loved her.
Ray Speakmon
May 19, 2011
Carlene: I was so glad to see the Crucifix present in her casket. That means you know that there will be a reunion someday for all of us in Christ. God bless you and your family and I have lifted you all in prayer. I was lucky enough to have her all 3 years of HS and it was her Algebra class that helped me through my military tech schools and my electrical apprenticeship, for I had to know Algebra to solve electrical power equations.
Dan Eck (1990)
May 19, 2011
Funny the things you remember in life. Lee was a great teacher, but one day she started class by showing us a piece of mail she rec'd stamped by the Post Office "Found in Old Equipment". She shared that she thought how rare this must be, until realizing that it happens often enough that "they made a stamp for it!" I learned Trig well thanks to Lee, but its fun little stories like this that demonstrate how much she enjoyed interacting with her students. I can still picture her sharing that funny little story :)
Steve Shapiro
May 19, 2011
Lee was a mentor and a friend. I will forever remember her passion and "can do" attitude. She taught me never to accept "no" as an answer when you're trying to do the right thing for kids. Her legacy is profound and she will be missed.
Jill Creiglow (Class of 1990)
May 19, 2011
Mrs Zeches was a fantastic teacher. To her family~ Find comfort in the fact that she touched so many peoples lives. She was truly loved!
Thomie Timmons
May 19, 2011
Mentor, friend, and forever missed.
I will remember most our laughs, and my surprise when you demonstrated how a math teacher was the best in my class at the potter's wheel.
Tonya Norris Apke
May 19, 2011
Mrs. Zeches was one of the best teachers and positive influences of my high school days (RHS 1985). She took the time to get to know her students and challenge us just the way we needed it. I can't think about RHS without thinking about her.
May 19, 2011
Mrs. Zeches was an outstanding math instructor but I will always remember: her smile and laughter, the frames and frames of senior pictures on her classroom walls, her "matchmaking" skills, MatMaids, her voice, the teacher skits at pep assemblies...Carlene and Jeff, I am so sorry for your loss but please know your mom's memory lives on in the hearts of thousands of her former students.
Kathy Few Evans, Class of '80
Robb Wetmore
May 19, 2011
Mrs. Zeches was the best teacher I had. She was old school in a good way. She demanded respect and got it. I always thought it said something about her character that she would take the time to write each students name in calligraphy in her grade book. (class of 1985)
becky raimonde
May 19, 2011
Tears are streaming down my face for my mentor and friend, but mostly for our loss here...for Heaven is getting the most wonderful person
Margaret Chinn
May 18, 2011
Not many teachers stood out to me, but Mrs. Zeches was my favorite. I tried to visit her at school once, years after graduation, but it was a day she was out. The world needs more people like her. Class of '99.
Lisa Huston
May 18, 2011
I'm sadden to hear of Mrs. Z's passing. She was my algebra teacher in 1984 and although I struggled with algebra, she was always there to help when ever I needed her. When I first attended RHS as a sophmore in 1983, I remember all the admiration the upper classman gave her. When I finally had the pleasure of having her as my teacher, I understood why she was so loved. To her family, please accept my deepest condolences and thank you for sharing your mother with all her "other" kids.
May 18, 2011
I am quite saddened to hear of her passing. I not only learned a lot about math in her class, but her kind smiles and laughter filled class as well. I hope that my own teaching career will be as influential. Sarah Schatz Class of '93.
Becky Klaczak
May 18, 2011
Mrs. Z will be missed. She taught so much more than math and touched an incredible number of lives. We love you, Mrs. Z!!! Becky Maloy-Klaczak, Class of 1985
Gwen Cook Class of 1979
May 18, 2011
Mrs. Zeches touched the lives of her students in so many ways, both in and out of the classroom. She was my math teacher, Mat Maid advisor and friend ... a beautiful lady who could teach and mentor as well as be your friend if you needed her to be.
Robin Francisco Welsh
May 18, 2011
I am so sad to hear of Mrs. Zeches passing. She was much more than a teacher. She was a role model and a caring individual who taught her students so much more than math. She taught them self worth. I will always remember Mrs. Z taking a class day before prom to teach everyone proper etiquette, right down to which fork to use and how a gentlemen pulls the ladies chair out. Her love for her students was evident in all she did. She will be greatly missed.
Jennifer Hollett
May 18, 2011
Truly one of the best teachers I ever had! She will be missed.
Jennifer Bennett Hollett class of '93
Phil King
May 18, 2011
Mrs. Z touched many lives....including mine. The teaching profession lost a hero.
Jeff Carter
May 18, 2011
I only hope that my children have the experience of having a teacher as great as Mrs. Zeches. Inside and outside of the classroom she was 1st class. She surley will be missed
Janie Summers
May 18, 2011
I remember it being my senior year with you and she told me Janie I know you have the ability to do better keep it up and I will fail you. I dont care if your a senior or not. That struck a light in me and I ended up graduating with a B in her class. Thanks Mrs. Zeches you have taught me to have confidence in myself. You will be missed
Jim Lee
May 17, 2011
Mrs. Zeches is one of the few teachers from elementary or high school that I not only remember but highly respect. Truly a life well-lived.
Tammy Beckett-Sroufe
May 17, 2011
Truly the end of an era...she was wonderful. Some of my fondest high school memories include Mrs. Zeches. I remember going to Wendy's with her for lunch my senior year. She always had a great sense of humor and was easy to relate to..even as a teenager. My thoughts and prayers go out to Carlene and the rest of her family.
Bev Waliser-Wygle
May 17, 2011
Lee welcomed me into the teaching staff of RHS and I worked with her for 30 years. I appreciated her sense of humor and her discipline with her students. Education needs more teachers like Lee. She was very respected and will be greatly missed
Beth (Hendren) Seemann (Class of 1976)
May 17, 2011
I remember Mrs. Zeches fondly. She was a very good teacher and helped so many. I can remember when the girls that wore skirts or dresses couldn't have the hems shorter than 6 inches above their knees. So if you wore one she had to get out the ruler and you had to kneel on the floor so she could measure your hem. She always seemed to do that with the most serious face. I know she took her job very seriously and I am sure she took us home in her thoughts. I pray that her family, friends, and former students, will continue to think about her and honor her. May all be blessed with fond memories. Praying for comfort and peace for all effected by losing Mrs. Z. May you rest in peace.
Pam Harster
May 17, 2011
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Zeches passing. I graduated from RHS in 1976. She was one of my very favorite teachers. She taught me Algebra as a freshman and encouraged me to take honors Algebra. I was not exactly an honors student, but with her help I succeeded. She taught me not to be afraid to try. She had a wry humor, but was very kind. I also had the pleasure of babysitting for Carlene on an occasional basis. I'm so sorry for your loss, Carlene. She was a wonderful woman.
Scott Potter
May 17, 2011
I had Mrs. Zeches for Math at Reynoldsburg HS. She was absolutley the best Math instructor I ever had. I am glad to read that she was recognized for this. I admit, I was not the bet Math student (not even close) and she was always so patient.My thoughts go out to her family.
Amy Frecker
May 17, 2011
Lee will be missed. She helped me develop many math lessons for struggling learners. She was passionate about teaching math to all students.
Melissa Thomson Thurber
May 17, 2011
I had Mrs. Zeches my senior year at RHES and while she was a very tough teacher I learned so much from her. She will be missed!
Larry & Pam Palermo
May 17, 2011
Dearest Carlene & Jeff -
What a wonderful legacy your mother left by giving of her time and her talents to so many. I hope that you find comfort in knowing what a difference she made in the lives of so many, many people. We are thinking of you and lifting you up in thought and prayer during your time of sorrow.
Kathryn Plunkett Wade
May 17, 2011
Hands down, the best teacher I ever had. Thanks to her I realized I had a real love of math. I also have had the chance to become great friends with her daughter, Carlene, and because of that have been able to keep in touch with Mrs. Zeches. I will fondly remember all the classes I had with her and that great sense of humor.
Kirk McCoy
May 17, 2011
What a huge impact she had on mine and the lives of others. R.I.P. Mrs. Z.
Cinde Carr
May 17, 2011
I taught with Lee for 11 years in the 80's and 90's. In my 30 year career, I have not met a math teacher that could come close to Lee in skill, knowledge, or relationship with students. She was truly one of a kind, and my heart goes out to her family at this sad time.
May 17, 2011
Mrs. Z was one of my fovorite teachers and a friend. I haven't seen her for many years , but have often thought of her fondly. Everyone I've spoken to over the years loved her. This world needs more Mrs. Z's. She will be missed. My prayers to her family. Kevin Harmon, Worthington
Chris Zorich Ginder
May 17, 2011
Bridge club will never be the same without Lee. She was an amazing woman and will be greatly missed, but she will remain forever in our hearts. My deepest sympathies to Carlene and Jeff.
Stephanie Waldron
May 17, 2011
Sad to hear of Mrs. Zeches passing. She was by far one of my favorite and most memorable teachers. She made such a big impact on so many students lives.
Janie Hall
May 16, 2011
Mrs Zeches was a great teacher and I am so sorry to hear she has passed.
Ken Cohen
May 16, 2011
Mrs Zeches is one of those teachers I will always remember. She will be missed.
Sandra
May 16, 2011
I am so sorry to learn of Mrs. Zeches passing. She was a great teacher and mentor to so many of us during high school. You always knew that her door was open to you for whatever problem you had - she helped so many of us with so much more than math. As a teenage girl in the 70's it was so wonderful to have a strong female role model and there was no one better at that than Mrs. Zeches. My thoughts and prayers go to Carlene and the rest of her family. She was loved by so many and will be missed.
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