Apr 17, 1927 - Oct 27, 2019 (Age 92)
Virginia was a very good friend she will be greatly missed we have shared lots of memories together Until we meet again dear friend Goldie Hicks
Goldie Hicks
October 02, 2023 | Friend
She will be truly missed! I grew up at Hill view and yes she was very kind and giving.. In the summer she had games outside to play. Very sad day...
October 30, 2019
I had a hard time putting into words my feelings about the news my sister shared with me yesterday. Ms. Virginia was our nanny growing up...and I always considered her like my grandmother.
I have very vivid and precious moments with this women who, besides my mama, may have been the 2nd most influential women in my life. She and my mother are the reason I feel strongly in the statement actions speak louder than words!
This precious woman lived her faith ~ backed her beliefs...
Heather Todd (Collins)
October 30, 2019 | Dacula, GA
My deepest sympathy to the family. I knew Virginia for many years, she was always so nice. May she rest in peace.
Lois Lichy
October 29, 2019 | Salamanca, NY
SALAMANCA - Virginia F. Leaskey, 92, of Salamanca, died Sunday morning (Oct. 27, 2019) at Salamanca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following a short illness.Born April 17, 1927, in Salamanca, she was the daughter of the late Francis E. and Lena Mae Metzler Yonaka. She was married March 31, 1948, to Mr. Richard Leaskey, who predeceased her July 3, 2003.She was a lifelong standing member of the Free Methodist Church, Salamanca.Mrs. Leaskey's second career, outside of being a stay-at-home mom, was more of a ministry than a career. She lived in Hillview Homes for 55 years, during which time she was well-known for her kindness and generosity to those who lived in that community. Whether it was a slice or a loaf of bread, an egg or a dozen, a dollar or more, it never mattered; she always responded in kind to meet those in need. It was said by a leading pastor in that community that, "Virginia was able to reach more people of Hillview Homes in a way that I never could."Surviving are a daughter, Linda (James) Grey of Chardon, Ohio; two sons, James Leaskey and Eugene Leaskey, both of Salamanca; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by a sister, Joyce Boothe; and two brothers, Robert Yonaka and Wayne Yonaka.Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday (Oct. 30, 2019) at the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca, at which time funeral services will be held, with James Leaskey, son of the deceased, officiating. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Salamanca.E-condolences can be sent to [email protected], or posted to facebook.com/onofh.
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