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Leah Stone Obituary

Leah Nicole Stone, 29, of Manchester passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011.

She is survived by mother, Denice (Penning-ton) Stone; father, Gerald (Tarryn Nipper) Stone; brother, Andrew (Martina Jozanovic) Stone; grandfathrer, Claude Stone; step grandmother, Marion Pennington; family and friends.

She enjoyed shopping (she called herself a shop-aholic), watching the Steelers and collecting angels she'll be an angel herself. Her mom and dad will forever miss their baby girl.

Funeral service TUESDAY 7 p.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rte. 93, Canal Fulton ) and where friends may call TUESDAY 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Burn Unit of Akron Childrens Hospital, One Perkins Square, Akron, OH 44308.

Swigart-Easterling, 330-854-2356 www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2011.

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Erin Barry (Gottwalt)

February 28, 2023

Still missing you. Forever and always.
Love you Sis. -Erin
Francine, if you ever see this, I would love to talk with you.

Becky Perolis

November 11, 2012

REST IN PARADISE LEAH, I'LL SEE YOU AGAIN ONE DAY.

nicky

March 1, 2012

leah you helped me a lot. i miss you and love you soo much girly.!

February 22, 2012

missing you more n more everyday
love you so much sis
~Erin

January 19, 2012

R.I.P. Leah Nicole..11/18/2011 You are missed FOREVER sister, FOREVER :(..

Sis

December 27, 2011

Leah, help me. Im stuck, im so sad, i cant go on. where are you..i dnt know what to do my god i just dont know what to do with anything, i pick up the phone, i think of you coming quickly the sec you knew i was upset, no matter what it was, you came, where are you..most people think im crazy, but you understood what i meant, there is no longer you, leah, where are you.... :(

Ashley Jarvis

December 14, 2011

Leah,
Still to this day I think of picking up the phone and calling you to complain of days. God, you were always there for me no matter what! Ryan always loved when you came over. He loved stealing your keys! LOL! Im going to miss your smiling face and your silly hats! Im so sorry I couldnt make it to your funeral, but I wasnt informed until it was to late. I still cry every now and then. Especially on rainy days like today. That lamp you gave me will forever stay in my living room lighting my room with your spirit. Watch over my baby for me and keep him outta harms way. I love you girly.

December 13, 2011

i love you leah.......you and me til the very end...

rachel and leah good and stone

December 13, 2011

i love you leah for making this pic for you and me..i miss you

rachel and leah good and stone

December 13, 2011

rachel good

December 13, 2011

leah your my sister in the eyes of god and those all around us. you have three beautiful babies, kayli,kolten and kaci that i will take care of the best i can for the both of us... we miss you dearly. but you walk with the big man upstairs now. so when our kids are being rotten and going down the wrong paths when they get older, you better put them in there places..lol... i miss you more then words can say...i take you everywhere i go...we had a great thankgiving with you, and your angel is still and forever be on the top of my christmas tree...i can wait for you to see what we got you for christmas, i love you. you MY BESTFRIEND,now and forever, god needed you up there, but he can never take the love you have for me and out babies, nobody can...i love you... oh and can you help me win the lottery,lol..kidding,but you were always good with your lottery tickets. i get them all the time for, but of course i dont have your luck, lol..love sissy.xoxoxo... sisters for life...

Jessica Gottwalt

December 12, 2011

leah i miss u so much it keeps hitting me some days like it isnt real... denise i love you i may not been as close to leah as we grew up as erin and leah were but she was still always there and had a short couple months of being aunt leah to my son, i love you and if u need anything please dont hesitant to ask. love you both

These kids, her world....

December 7, 2011

Rouges Hallow 10yrs later its still on there! You wrote your name right over mine and said, remember Erin, you do nothing unless its approved by me!!

December 5, 2011

Moma D, n Me, watch over us sis, we'll see you when we get there...

December 5, 2011

December 2, 2011

Leah you went too soon, but I know your in a better place and may you be watching over all of us

Erin Evans

November 30, 2011

Leah, my sister...my best friend, my sanity. I am lost. I cannot believe this is my reality. You and me...its always been that way. Where there was Leah there was Erin where there was Erin there was Leah. We were known as "those crazy sisters" and always seemed to know how to get things going and people laughing...now you are gone, and there is just me. Jess is having a hard time, she misses you so. Just gotta love Jess dont we :) Im so very glad i have her, but very saddend ive lost you, you and I were different, you were the one person who knew and understood everything about me. Im just sort of in a zone right now. Been checking on mom on a constant, and my moms been with her as im sure you know. I need you sis,...God Leah we were together that entire day (well, everyday)!, and it was amazing. We had such laughs like when we were younger, the sun was shining and we were smiling. It is a day i'll never forget. You saw Kayli and Kolten and Kaci too, Makayla and Brody, they all once more spent time with you. Im so sorry I wouldnt go with you, im so sorry my sister, :( im so sorry...my Leah,...your known for your stubborness, and on that day, this was Gods will. I know that every day since i lost you, i live for you. Dont even realize im doing it at times, but it seems everything goes back to making you proud. I found your note to me, when did you put that in there? It was silly, yep your right, your mom goes to college!!! lolol i'll hold on to that small piece of paper forever. Francine, what a blessing you are, thank God and thank you that you were there. I have been waiting to see if there was a "you" and i was overwhelemd with grief yet relief while reading your entry, please please call me dear, i need to speak with you, i would love it if you would be willing and help bring comfort and closure to both of us. 330-990-4220 please anytime, my leah, my sister...who do i go on without you...
love you sis, Erin

November 29, 2011

I Knew Leah And Loved Her From The Beginning, She Was A STEELERS Fan! And She LOVED TEXTING! I Am So Sorry For Your Loss. God Bless Her....

November 28, 2011

I first want to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. My name is Francine and I arrived but seconds after your Daughters accident . I want you to know that I was there with her when she passed and it will forever be with me . I am very saddened by this loss of yours but if it gives you any comfort to know she wasn't alone when she passed That will help me knowing that it helps comfort you . With deepest sympathies Francine

Jon Callihan

November 24, 2011

Sorry for the loss

Sandy Murvine

November 23, 2011

Sorry I never had the privilege of meeting your daughter. I am sure you are going to miss her greatly. You and your family are in my prayers during this most difficult time. My heart goes out to you Denise. I lost a sister when she was only 28. It's never easy when these things happen. Again I send you my sympathy.

karen ingram

November 23, 2011

Denise and family, I am praying for your strength. May God give the comfort you need right now and until you see her again.

LeeAnne Sipple

November 22, 2011

"I wrote your name in the sky,
but the wind blew it away. I
wrote your name in the sand,
but the waves washed it away.
I wrote your name in my heart,
forever it will stay."
My sympathy and prayers to all.

Jamie Brown

November 22, 2011

So sorry to hear the loss of Leah! She was a wonderful girl! She was one of my first friends when I started school with her. She had a wonderful personality and always new how to make some one laugh! Gone but never forgotten! RIP Leah!!

Mary Keblesh

November 22, 2011

Dearest Stony and Taryn,

I just heard and am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, now and always!

November 22, 2011

Carey and family, we are thinking of you and praying for your family. It is such a tragedy to lose a loved one. We love you, Lori, Paul, Danny and Chloe

Mary Miller

November 22, 2011

Our condolences to the family of Leah in this time of such tragic loss. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Stacy and Mimi

Paul Bumgarner and Family

November 22, 2011

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Cindi Myers

November 22, 2011

I am so very sorry for your loss, my words cannot express my heart that goes out to you. Although I did not know Leah, I do know many members of your family and you have such a wonderful family. I pray for your comfort at this time in knowing that your family will be together once again in your spiritual and eternal home beyond this temporal world. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kim Blend

November 22, 2011

Jerry and C.L ...

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Ethel will keep her close.

God Bless,

Kim and Skip Blend

Mollie Watson & Amanda

November 22, 2011

Denice, Jerry, Andrew & Family,

Words aren't adequate enough in expressing my heartfelt sorrow upon hearing of your loss. My prayers are for your comfort and strength....remember the smiles, the courage and the good times.

Susan Leonard

November 22, 2011

I can not even image the pain you are going through. No words can comfort you at this time, only God can comfort you. I am praying that his loving arms will be with you and the family holding you up today and the days ahead. Know that your Family in Florida will be lifting you up in prayers. Love to all
Susie Pennington Leonard

Kelly Stone

November 22, 2011

Uncle Jerry, Aunt Denise, and Andrew,

No words can express how very sorry I am for your loss. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling. I will forever miss Leah and cherish all the times I spent with her. I love you all very much.

Leah is with Grandma now.

Melissa Davis

November 22, 2011

Leah, I only knew you for a few months, but we sure did laugh a lot. I will never forget the times we spent together. You had your own language that always made us smile. I wish we could "Re go Back" and change the day that you left us. I hope you rest in peace friend. You are loved and your memory will live on in all our lives....
Andi N Me

Lynette Francis

November 22, 2011

May God wrap his arms around you during this tragic time in your lives. May your memories of Leah make you smile.

kerry morris

November 22, 2011

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY

The Russell's

November 22, 2011

You were there for the beginnings, we were there til the end... Too soon, my friend, way too soon. Shnook, the Princess and Little Fat-head will always love you and never forget. Peace be with you now

November 22, 2011

what a horrible loss my thoughts and prayers are with you. teresa miller

Jan Adams

November 21, 2011

Leah,
You were like one of my own. Since the day you were 2 or 3 and came walking up to the house to play with the girls, it was an instant fit for all of us. I will forever remember your easy ways that you always teased me and the way I always fell for whatever you told me. I know you loved the little ones and we were all blessed to have you here as long as we did. They will forever remember their "aunt Leah" with the fondest of memories. I will miss you until the day I can meet up with you in heaven. Boy what a reunion that will be! Forever in my heart......

Kelly Coghan Holderbaum

November 21, 2011

Jerry, Denise & Andrew & Family,
You are all in our prayers and we are praying you find comfort in God's arms. I'll always remember our Christmas Eves together @ Aunt Ethels!
Love,

rachel (bay) good

November 21, 2011

dear leah,
i miss you so much you were my sister my best friend and the my kids other mother. there the kids you deserved to have... we will always be with you no matter how far away from us you go.you may have left this world but you will never leave our hearts. i cant imagine life without you,i now know why they say dont take things for granted...you have made me open my eyes and my heart to the world.. denice we all love you very much and will be here for you for anything you need...your my family and we have to stand strong and hold are heads up high for our one and only leah (aka strawberry). we love you all.. and till we meet again leah you will follow me everywhere i go.. i love you..

Wendy Burns

November 21, 2011

To the family and friends of Leah, GONE FROM OUR SIGHT, BUT NOT FROM OUR HEARTS. May you find peace and comfort in this difficult time of sorrow.. R. I. P. LEAH!!

Terie

November 21, 2011

Denice and Family,

I am SO sorry; I cannot imagine the depth of the loss you must feel losing Leah...I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care of yourselves and each other.

The girls at a very dope TREMENDOUS show July 2011

Susie Kanter

November 21, 2011

I still can not believe you are gone :( I am gonna miss you and your calm kind words everytime I am having a spaz attack lol. May God hold you in his arms and take care of you as you look over us and keep watch. RIP Leah, I love you girl. Ill see you when I get there. Oh yeah lady... YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS ***BLACK AND YELLOW***

Jessica Gottwalt

November 21, 2011

i love u sis. i luv u!!!

ashley ambrose

November 21, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dolores Kendel

November 21, 2011

Dear Stone family
We are so sorry for your loss....god has another angel with him now..

the family of Joey Kendel
and Steve and Sherry Kemp (Kendel)

Linda & Reannin

November 21, 2011

Stoney,
You are in our prayers..my heart sank when I read this..

Autumn

November 21, 2011

My thoughts & prayers to family & friends!!! She will always be remembered, missed, and loved!

Angel Rogers

November 21, 2011

leah you will forever be loved and missed...we love you

Kim & John

November 21, 2011

Prayer's to all of your family and all of your friends.

Jessica Gault

November 21, 2011

To the family:
I am soo sorry for your loss. There will never be any words that can make you feel better at this time. Think of all the good, wonderful times that you all had with Leah. They will forever be chersihed in your hearts. Keep her memory alive by talking about her and sharing all the memories each of you had. Again I am soo sorry.

Dear Leah,
I know that we did'nt really hang out together, but the times that we did I will always remember. I remember the Haunted Houses and the Car rides with Clayton. You were there when I was going on my first dates with him. so the memories of all of us will never be forgotten. You will be a beautiful angel in heaven shining on all of the loved ones that you have acquired in your short life. Rest In Peace Leah.

Debbie Triola

November 21, 2011

Denice,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. She will forever watch over you.

Jim Stone

November 21, 2011

Jerry, Denice, and Andrew my thoughts are with you all during this trying time. We all will miss Leah and pray that she finds peace with Gramdma.

Lisa Deventure/Yeater family

November 21, 2011

Stoney (Tarryn) and Denise So sorry to hear the loss of your precious daughter! Heavy Heart here on the DeVenture/Yeater family end! Words cannot express what your going through right now! Prayin hard for you and your family during this difficult time!

Lisa Post

November 21, 2011

To all family and friends,

I am deeply sorry for all your loss. Although I have not seen Leah in many years, I have a lot of fond memories with her from growing up at the Gottwalt residence! My heart goes out to them, her family and all her friends!! God has his reasons for taking each person, and it saddens me that He took her so young. But know thru all those that love her, she will live on! Continue to keep her close to your hearts and I pray that God be there for all you during this time.

-Lisa

November 21, 2011

Denise and Andrew, Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Leah's passing. Her smile and feisty spirit are a welcome addition to heaven. You are in our prayers. Love, Stacy, Kaleb and Keira

Denise Patterson

November 21, 2011

Denice,
So sorry to hear of Leah's passing. Know that she will live forever in your heart. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Kelly

November 21, 2011

I am at a loss of what to say,my heart sank to see this, I know there are no words, I remember Leah coming home from the hospital when she was born, I will pray for your peace Denice and Jerry.

Debbie (Pavelko) McNeill

November 21, 2011

Denice, I am so sorry for you and your family. It is a terrible loss for you all but I am sure your mother and father were overjoyed to welcome Leah to heaven. My thoughts are with you.

Pam Rybka

November 21, 2011

Denice, im so sorry about your loss. Just remember Leah will forever live in your heart. (Debbies sister) Pam.

Christine Ternosky Akron Children's Hospital

November 21, 2011

Dear Denice: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter. What a tragic loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you my friend.

Clayton Gault III

November 21, 2011

Leah its been a long time but ill never forget our big group going to starchers and going to play pool and our trips to dennys afterwards and the good times we had but it cant be no better than the heavenly place you are now and to the family im so sorry for your loss

John & Joni Venet

November 21, 2011

Words cannot express how we felt, hearing of your loss. May God's love shine on your family during this most difficult time.

Amanda Everly Alwine

November 21, 2011

My deepest sympathies go out to your family. I have many fond memories of cheering with Leah in MYF. It saddens me to know that such a young life was taken but I know you all have an amazing guardian angel watching over you now and forever.

Cathy Carmichael(Ostlund)

November 21, 2011

My heart goes out to your family. The last time I saw Leah she was a baby. Your family is in my prayers. (I lived Falcon Ave next to you)

Jessica Harris

November 20, 2011

i am so sorry for your loss we have a candle lit for your family

Susan Jones

November 20, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family through this very tough time. I will always remember the time that I spent with her when I was younger and cherish those memories always.

John Davidson

November 20, 2011

Denise, Andrew, sorry for your loss.
John, Brooke and Warren Davidson

Melissa Phelps

November 20, 2011

Denice and Andrew, We are sorry for your loss. You are in are thoughts and prayers. We love you guys, if you need anything we are here for you.
Love Missy and Ed

Nikie

November 20, 2011

Erin, I am so sorry if you need anything I'm here for you. Your house won't be the same but I am sure she will always be watching over you and Makayla. She loved you both so very much. She will always be Makayla's guiding angel, we both love her like our own. No words will make the pain go away just remember the happy times just like the pics I just took of the 3 of us acting goofy in the new room you & Ritchy did..I wish I could help take some of the pain away but alls I can do is be here for you if you need me.
Nik

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