Jennifer Ann Helsel

Jennifer Ann Helsel (nee Reilly) of Delhi Township, Ohio passed away on December 23rd at the age of 62 surrounded by family. She battled Multiple Sclerosis for the past 18 years, and a form of early onset Alzheimer's known as Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) for the past 4 years. She survived many setbacks with strength, determination, and a fighting spirit. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Helen (Seibert) Reilly. She is survived by her loving husband William Helsel, her sons, Reilly and Daniel Helsel, sister Jane Maley, brothers Mark (Mary Ann Flickinger) Reilly, Greg (Joyce) Reilly, and Don (Joy) Reilly, many cousins, nieces, and nephews, and her beloved dogs, Cupcake and Major.

Jennifer was a 1981 graduate of Oak Hills High School and worked at Skyline Chili, Kings Island, the Cincinnati Zoo, Riverfront Stadium, and Fifth Third Bank before graduating from The Christ Hospital School of Nursing, after which she spent a rewarding career as a Registered Nurse at The Christ Hospital and Davita Healthcare.

She enjoyed hiking, swimming, traveling, bowling, and watching the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals. She loved camping at Hocking Hills, Clifty Falls, and the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Though Jennifer battled physical and mental challenges, her spirit and resolve remained strong, and she will always be remembered for her loud, boisterous laughter, which could be recognized from afar in even the largest of gatherings.

Condolences can be made at Radel Funeral Home: 650 Neeb Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45238 on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 3pm to 5pm, followed by a service at 5pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Alzheimer's Association.