Ann Olga Leach

Ann Olga Leach obituary, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Ann Olga Leach

Ann Leach Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anthony Funeral Homes, Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel on Jul. 22, 2025.

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Ann O. Leach (nee Kohut), 73, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2025. Throughout her life, she was affectionately known as mom, wife, sister, baba, AOL, Ukrainian princess, and angled by Ann.
Ann was born April 8, 1952 in Akron, Ohio. She had many experiences throughout her life that shaped who she was as a person- a powerful force of a woman. She was opinionated, empathetic, strong willed, and met every challenge head on. Ann loved fierce and touched the hearts of many. Those close to her knew of her love of concerts, dancing, and listening to music. She enjoyed going for walks in the park, spending time with family, and shopping on Saturdays only to return items the following week.
Professionally, Ann was a successful business owner until 1996 when she later transitioned to state service. Ann began her second career at the Ohio Department of Agriculture where she rose in ranks as the first female supervisor for meat inspection in the state of Ohio where she later retired in 2017.
She is survived by her husband John, daughters Melissa(Joseph) Montisano, Ally (Mike) Herkner, Mandi ( Anyelo) Zamora, Amy Chang, son Jason (Jenn), grandchildren (Lily, Mason, Michael, Madison), sister Mary (Bill) Hancock, nieces, nephews, and grand puppies.
Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Peggy and Michael, and sister Teri.
May her memory live in our hearts and serve as a blessing to those who had the honor of knowing her.
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July 23, 2025

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July 22, 2025

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Mandi Zamora

Yesterday

Mom, you were a saint and so strong. I will look after everyone you made me promise too. I miss you dearly everyday. I am not sure how I will continue on. I pray wherever you are that you are without pain and finally sleeping. You always talked about this day coming but I never thought it would have came so soon. I keep writing down our memories- man we had so many. I am truly blessed i got so much time with you but I just want more...I miss the way you crinkle your cute nose when something was really funny. Or how we would tell each other things before big surprises so we could be prepared. I am pretty sure everyone knew we always ruined each others surprises lol! We were thick as thieves. I remember the day you looked at me and said "if you weren´t my baby girl we would be best friends"... my husband is lost without you.. I´m lost... I keep thinking what would mom want me to do. The last week before passing you kept saying thank you for taking me to Cleveland and I looked at you and hugged you and said "mom i will miss driving you around one day".... If i knew that was one of our last i would have held you longer. I hope my sisters and I are making you proud with all the lists. I love you so much mom. - your favorite baby

Joanne sanders

July 23, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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