Leona N. "Lee" Csokmay

1931 - 2011

Leona N. "Lee" Csokmay, 79, of Middlefield, died Sunday morning, May 22, 2011, at UH Geauga Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 20, 1931, in Warren, daughter of Robert and Mildred (Rekau) Savage.
Lee is "together again" with her beloved husband, Robert Csokmay. They were married Jan. 1, 1949, and were married for 55 years before he died Jan. 13, 2004.
A lifelong resident of the area, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Middlefield.
Lee worked at Chardon Rubber in Chardon, Johnson Rubber in Middlefield; and later at Punderson Manor in Newbury, doing housekeeping. She also did painting at Craft Cupboard in Middlefield.
She was known for her art work, acrylic painting and ceramics. Her other hobbies included cross-stitch, baking and cooking, which she was great at. She will be missed dearly by her friends and family.
Survivors are her son, Robert Csokmay of Middlefield; daughter, Marianne Slote of St. Petersburg, Fla.; three grandchildren, Heather, Katie and Kristen; brother, Carl C. Savage of Athens; and her close friend, Leslie Trask.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents, Robert and Mildred Savage; and brother, Warren Savage.
A celebration of her life will be held 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at Russell Funeral Service, 15670 West High St. (Route 87), Middlefield.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home. Pastor Rod Edwards of Parkman Congregational Church will officiate.
Online condolences at www.russellfuneralservicesusa.com.