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EDITH LEONE RICHARDS
1930 - 2016
EDITH LEONE RICHARDS
1930 - 2016
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EDITH LEONE
Of Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, age 85, died peacefully, yet unexpectedly, at home on April 4, 2016. She was born on September 16, 1930, in Dayton, Ohio to Ava Calloway Leone and Alfred E. Leone. Edith was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in elementary school education and worked as an educator for most of her life. She was a longtime volunteer for and President of Friends of the Northern Tier Regional Library. Edith had many friends and enjoyed theater, movies, the Retired Teachers' luncheons, book club, gardening, bowling, and playing cards and games with her family and friends. Edith was predeceased by her husband, David A. Richards, and is survived by her children, David A. Richards, Jr. (Michele), Mary Fjellstad (Chris), Susan Salen (Tom) and Beth Furar (John); ten grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; her sister, Phyllis Seidelson; and many nieces and nephews. Her family and friends will miss her. The family is receiving visitors at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, PA 15007 on Friday, April 8, 2016, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2016. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the Northern Tier Regional Library, 4015 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044.
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Sue Weber
April 9, 2016
I met Edie many years ago when I was teaching at Hance Elementary. She was my Sub and I couldn't have had a better one. All my plans had been completed, papers had been checked and notes about various children had been written. I knew who to request after that! In fact, she could have written a book on "Subbing- the Do's's and Don'ts".
Then years later, our paths crossed again at the retirement luncheons.
What a wonderful, interesting, pleasant lady! Please accept my sincere condolences- she will be missed.
Mary Pat Martin
April 8, 2016
Edie loved seeing and interacting with the kids at the library. She had a ready smile for them, and was a true pleasure to work with. Her presence will be sorely missed.
Jill Linsz
April 8, 2016
Loved working with Edie at our Pine Richland Elementary schools. She was a great friend to children and all of us.
Barb Mancini
April 7, 2016
I just heard about Edie. I feel so bad about your loss - the loss of a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She spoke of you so proudly. I worked with Edie for many years. I told her she was my inspiration because she was fearless about driving long distances. I think of her every time I drive to Philly! It was a pleasure working with her--and what a GREAT worker! I know that her gracious personality drew many people to our literacy program as volunteers. She leaves a great legacy to her family by her example of a life well-lived. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
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Barbara Hopkins
April 7, 2016
I worked with Edie for a few years and found her to be a dedicated and enthusiastic part of our team. She was also just plain fun to be around. She will be missed by so many.
Joan King
April 7, 2016
My sympathies and prayer for strength to the family members. Edith was a truly intelligent, kind and active person I had the privelege of working for while she nursed her ill husband. It was always a pleasure to speak with her during our brief passing at the local stores. She is greatly missed.
April 6, 2016
I am a new member of "Friends" and only new Edie a few months but she made me feel so welcome and was a pleasure to be around. My sympathy to the family on the loss of Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma.
Carol Zimmerman
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