Photo courtesy of Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home, Inc. - Minerva
Feb 12, 1947 - Aug 12, 2025
Surely will be missed by many. Definitely a heart that will never be forgotten. Heard a lot of great stories on how you have touched so many people’s lives. Again, thankful I was able to meet you. Prayers to all.
Felicia Brill
August 16, 2025 | Malvern, OH | Friend
Love & miss you Aunt Punkin..
Shannon Pasco
August 16, 2025 | Hudson, MI | Family
This life will not be the same without you ! You touched so many lives with your big heart. Having you by my side was a true blessing! I love you forever and always! “Later” xoxo Boo
Amber Bates
August 16, 2025 | Carrollton, OH | Grandchild
I'm so glad that our paths crossed and I really enjoyed how you were every single day and you brought sunshine to my heart every time we talked. The world was a better place with you in it. Love you and fly high on that mountain.
George Reed
August 16, 2025 | Carrollton, OH | Family
She was a good friend
Arlene Phillips
August 15, 2025 | Malvern, OH | Coworker
She was a beautiful woman with a beautiful soul and heart. The Lord blessed me with the best grandma I could have ever hoped for! I'm thankful she's with Jesus and I hope we can all see her again someday. I miss her so much. ❤
Porshia Bates
August 15, 2025 | Minerva, OH | Grandchild
Deepest sympathy to Larry, Beth, Amber, Alexa, Alivia and family. I know this time must be so difficult but you are in our thoughts. Sending love and hugs.
Bobby and Jody Dasco
August 14, 2025 | Uniontown, OH | Friend
I'm so sorry for the losses your family has endured. Prayers for all of you. Please reach out if there's anything I can do.
Lee Igleheart
August 14, 2025 | Malvern, OH | Friend
Such a wonderful person.i worked with her at gbs .prayers for her family
Linda Short
August 14, 2025 | Coworker
Leona Marie (Sallade) Gray
“Punkin”
Age 78, of Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Aultman Compassionate Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born, February 12, 1947, to the late Lawrence and Leona (Dewell) Sallade. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her passion was being with family, helping others and serving the Lord.
Leona is survived by her husband, Richard Gray; son, Lawrence (Beth) Bates of Minerva, 2 brothers, Ernie and David Sallade; 2 sisters, Janet McMurray and Terry Collins, 6 grandchildren, Amber Bates, Porshia (Edward) Barker, Alexa (Noah) Allison, Alivia (Tyler) Bardall, Cruz Bates and a very special granddaughter, Shameless Bates and 11 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon (Bates) VanFossen; a son, Leonard “Andy” Bates and a brother, James Sallade.
“Punkin” will be remembered for her kind heart, love of children and her faith in the Lord.
Upon her request, there will be no formal services. Those wishing to share their condolences may sign the online guest book at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.
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