Josephine Yarema Leighton

We love you and miss you Mom. (A.k.a. Grandma Josie)

We are very sorry for cousin Josie's passing. We were not aware that she was in a nursing home. We are in Florida and just found out that she passed away. She has a wonderful family. May she rest in peace.

cousins

Eddie: I am your mother's younger cousin Josie Shady Zeitlin, living in California since 1964. I baby-sat you once before I left for the west coast. Both she and I and another cousin were named after our grandmother who died of a heart attack in her fifties, when my mother Angie was only ten years old. My mother and Aunt Helen (my favorite aunt) were best friends through the years and miles apart.
I just loved your mother's gentle, guileless spirit and wish we could have spent more time together. I thought that when she married your father, she reminded me of Grace Kelly in her manner and elegance, although Josie was much warmer.
I was going through old family photos in December, not knowing she was ill, and selected a bunch to send to her, which are still waiting on my desk.
If you would like me to send them to you to share with your brothers, please email me at [email protected] and leave your address.
I only wish I had had a chance to say goodbye, but I'm sure that her life was very full with you boys and your children, so I am very soothed by that. fact.
Lovingly,
Josephine Zeitlin

Ed, Andrea, and family,
Very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was a great lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Deepest sympathies,
Bob Yacynych

To all the Leightons,
My sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you all. I loved your mother - she was such a beautiful, kind and thoughtful woman. I have so many wonderful memories of her from my years working at the pharmacy. I'm so sad to hear of her passing.
Karen Salva Grawe

Ed and family,

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please accept my sincere condolences and may your memories help to sustain you during this difficult time. Saying prayers for you all.

Dearest Leighton family,

Your mom and grandma, Josie, will always be remembered as a very loving and special lady. I loved spending time with her.
My heartfelt and deepest condolences to all who knew her.

With love to all.
Fern Newdow

Sincere sympathy to all of the Leighton family. Josie was a very sweet woman. She was always very kind to me. I have many fond memories of her, and of all of you, from my days at your pharmacy.

May she rest in peace.

Mark, Charlie, Ed, & Matthew .... Today and always, may loving memories of your Mom bring you peace, comfort, & strength. It will be the little things that you will remember her smile, laughter, & stories! Although it seems hard right now, it will be the memories that will push away the pain. Wishing you strength for today and hope for tomorrow. Our deepest sympathy on a profound loss. Josie's neighbors ... Ron, Kate, & Katy Austin

Josephine will be missed. I always enjoyed our mini visits when I would be at Hilltop. I Loved seeing her face light up when I brought her popcorn! Such a sweet sweet woman. My deepest sympathy to all that knew and loved her.

To Mark, Charlie, Ed and Matthew,

Your mom was a great person and we have so many wonderful memories of the friendship she had with our mom. We are so very sorry to hear that she has passed away and extend our deepest condolences to you and your families.

Diane Ferranti-Lechner and family
Mike Ferranti and family
Steve Ferranti

Charlie and family,

I was so sorry to hear of your moms passing. I have many fond memories of her and her kindness and generosity. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We have many memories of the early years together with your mom and dad, Santa Claus visits, Bob and your dad attempting to farm the land , visiting with your mom!! Our prayers are with you!
Bob and Nancy Kendrot
Franklin,TN

To the Leighton Boys -

Josie was so good to our group of Miniature Golfers. She was the perfect host for all the families and teenagers who came through Taylor's Tiny Town. She always made everyone feel welcome and wanted to make sure everyone had a good time.
Not only that but she cared about everyone
and asked about their families. She was a Jem !!!
I was very sad to hear this news, but take solace that she's in Heaven with Charlie Sr. and she has no worries, pain or sickness. She's young and happy again.

Ed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love you Grandma,
Love Jane, Luke and Ryan.