Leah M. (Jones) (Reinwald) Zickefoose

Leah M. Zickefoose, age 79, of Kettering, OH, formerly of Marion, OH, passed away peacefully Friday, January 6, 2023 at The Toledo Hospital with her loving daughters by her side. She was born on April 10, 1943 to Stuart and Fae (Whitcum) Jones in Marion, OH. Leah worked for General Telephone and Electronics for many years before retiring. She was an avid reader, loved tending to her flower garden and baking. Leah also enjoyed traveling and was able to take the trip of a lifetime to Italy with her daughter, Laura, when she was 73. She looked forward to time spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Leah's smile, spirit and caring nature will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, Leah was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry Reinwald in 1975; her brother, Harold Jones. Left to cherish Leah's memory are her devoted daughters, Laura Adams and Debbie (Michael) LaPoint; husband, Russell Zickefoose; step-children, Andrea "Beth" Jordan, Laurie O'Leary, and Randy (Laurie) Zickefoose; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ann Jones-Schilling; niece, Lynn (Mike) Keator; nephew, Hank Jones; and many other special family members and dear friends.

There will be no visitation, funeral or graveside services for Leah per her wishes. Newcomer Funeral Home – Northwest Chapel, Toledo (419-473-0300) assisted the family with professional services.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider monetary or blood donations to the American Red Cross.

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