Zachary Allen Ondechek, 25 of Odessa, Texas, formerly of Smyrna, Delaware, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 9, 2019.Zachary was born on July 20, 1994 in Newark DE to Ken and Maryagnes Ondechek. He was diagnosed at the age of 4 ½ with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy but he did not let that stop him. Zachary participated in the Challenger Little League, was a Goodwill Ambassador for MDA and was also involved with the Tall Cedars of Lebanon becoming their National Goodwill Ambassador in 2004. Zachary graduated from Smyrna High School in 2013 where he was honored to be chosen Prom King. He enjoyed watching WWE wrestling, Nascar and his favorite, Pittsburgh Steeler Football.Zachary is survived by his parents, Ken and Maryagnes; brother, Kenneth Ondechek, Jr; sister, Rachael (DJ) Ewing; nephews, Nythius, Aydan and Ryan; niece, Alexia; maternal Grandmother, Rosemarie Bailey; paternal Grandmother, Elizabeth Ondechek; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He also has a very large extended family which included the Tall Cedar members, many of the nurses who cared for him, as well as his Zeno family.Zachary was preceded in death by his maternal Grandfather, Glenn H. Wooters and paternal Grandfather, Eugene J. Ondechek.We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Dale Fowler and Zeno Office Solutions for all their support.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Zachary’s name to Brian’s Wheels, 2569 Township Line Rd., Norristown, PA 19403 or Tall Cedar Foundation, 4309 Linglestown Rd., Suite 116 Box B, Harrisburg, PA 17112.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 15, 2019, at Tanglewood Baptist Church, 3737 Tanglewood Lane, Odessa, Texas. A second memorial service will be held for family and friends on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Norristown Cedar Club, 810 W. Germantown Pike, Norristown, PA 19403.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com,
