Miriam R. Leisk

Miriam R. Leisk, age 89, of Toledo, left this Earth on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 and joined her husband in Heaven. She was born August 9, 1919 to Lester and Ruth (Leete) Weis in Cleveland, OH. Miriam was a lifetime member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and very strong in her faith. She was a very talented seamstress, excellent cook and an avid gardener. Miriam will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, S. Robert Leisk and her brother, Jack Weis. Miriam is survived by her loving daughters, Sharon (Ron) O'Neal, Patti Bolin, Barbara (Don) White and Claudia Elchert; grandchildren, Bob (Jill) O'Neal, Melissa (Chet) Scuterud, Johanna (Brooks) Bowers, Eric Bolin, Hannah (Patrick) Holcomb, Adam (Bethany) White, Sarah White, Paul White and Josh Elchert; great-grandchildren, Katherine and Bridget O'Neal, Jack and Sophie Scuterud, Elica and Ethan Bolin and Thomas Elchert, III.; and sister, Kathryn Gons.

The family will receive guests on Sunday from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Officiating will be Pastor Bruce Snyder. Entombment will take place Monday at Toledo Memorial Park.

Those wishing to make monetary donations are asked to consider Emmanuel Baptist Schools.