1919
2015
Julia M. Leonard, 96 of Pleasant Mount died on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at home after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Leonard on December 12, 1984.
Born July 22, 1919 in Honesdale she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna McGraw Farrell.
Julia was a graduate of the Pleasant Mount Academy. Prior to marriage she was employed by Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company and Katz Factory. She operated a beef farm with her sons after her husband's passing.
She was a member of St. Juliana's Parrish and its Altar and Rosary Society; also, a former Democratic Committee woman for Mt Pleasant Township.
Julia enjoyed most being with her children, grandchildren and extended family. Also, she loved gardening, cooking and enjoyed a good laugh.
Surviving is her daughter, Peggy Kuhar and husband, Joseph of Dickson City, PA; son, Thomas J. of Pleasant Mount, PA; and a daughter, Mary F. Leonard of Pleasant Mount, PA; a granddaughter, Kristine Leonard and a great-grandson, Patrick Leonard.
She is survived by a sister, Theresa Farrell of Waymart, PA and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her son, Patrick Leonard; sisters, Beatrice Farrell, Ann Lynch, Elizabeth O'Hara, and Mary O'Hara; brothers, Francis, John and Paul Farrell.
The family would like to express its heart felt gratitude to Dr. Enrica Serrine, Traditional Hospice; Father, Patrick Albert; and Eucharistic ministers, Jim and Deb Biondo. A special place in our heart to her caregivers, Tina Frechen and Helen Dahlgren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 1st at St. Julianna's Church, Rock Lake at 10 am by Reverend Patrick Albert, pastor.
Interment will follow in St. Juliana's Cemetery. Friends may visit Hessling Funeral Home, Inc, 428 Main Street, Honesdale, PA 18431 on Friday, July 31, 2015 from 4 to 7.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Juliana's Church Cemetery in Julia's memory.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Miss u Mom. HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN
Mary Leonard
Family
July 22, 2021
Dear Mary, Tom, and Peggy, so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jane and Bill OHara
August 4, 2015
sorry for your loss
tom&gale turner
August 2, 2015
Dear Mary, Peg, & Tom,
So sorry to hear of Aunt Julia's passing.
My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Love to you all,
Cathy Leonard Edmondson
August 1, 2015
Aunt Julia was a great person. I will remember all the great times on the farm. She is at a better place and will always be remembered.
Matthew Dodge
July 31, 2015
Mary , Tom and Peggy! I am very sorry about your Mom. I am sure she is in God'S hands now. Love Sue and Bill Zielinski
/Susan and William Zielinski
July 31, 2015
Very sorry to hear of Julia's passing. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
William Quaglio
July 31, 2015
DEAR MARY: YOU GAVE YOUR MOTHER THE GIFT OF DEVOTION AND LOVE. THE QUALITY OF HER LIFE WAS BEAUTIFUL BECAUSE OF YOU. MY CONDOLENCES TO PEGGY AND TOM.
LORRAINE
July 30, 2015
Mary, Peggy, & TJ,
I'm very sorry for your loss! Aunt Julia was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers, xoxo
Alynn Leonard
July 30, 2015
Your mother was an amazing lady, and I feel privileged to have known her. I know you will miss her deeply. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
patty sipe
July 30, 2015
On behalf of our whole staff, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Your friends at Traditional Hospice
July 30, 2015
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