Theresa Jo Leonard ’75 (sister of Patricia Leonard Roper ’83) passed away

Theresa Jo LEONARD

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LEONARD Theresa Jo Theresa Jo Leonard, age 55, of Graytown, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in the Toledo Hospital. She was born February 23, 1957, in Toledo to John and Arlene (Heft) Leonard. Theresa was a graduate from McAuley High School and received her Associates Degree in Law Enforcement from the University of Toledo. She then went on to work for Chrysler in various positions, retiring in 2008. Theresa loved animals, gardening and was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan. The most important part of Theresa’s life was her family especially her niece and nephews and great niece and nephew. Left to cherish Theresa’s memory are her sisters, Susan (Bob) Leech and Patricia (William) Roper; niece, Jessica Roper; nephews, Adam (Nikki) Leech, Andrew (Cailin) Leech, Jonathan and Benjamin Roper; great-niece, Marissa Leech and great-nephew, Anthony Leech; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many loving friends. Theresa was preceded in death by her parents. The family will receive guests Saturday, May 19, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 104 West Broadway Street, Maumee, Ohio. Burial in Calvary Cemetery at a later date. The family requests memorial contributions to the Toledo Animal Shelter or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Newcomer Funeral Home (419-381-1900). Special thank you to Dr. Garth Phibbs and nurse Sandy for their compassionate care of Theresa. To leave a special message for Theresa’s family please visit www.NewcomerToledo.com

Published in Toledo Blade from May 13 to May 17, 2012