Charlene Toro Obituary
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Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late William and Monica Kok Leco; She was a graduate of GAR High School, Class of 1974 and received her nursing degree from Wilkes Barre Career and Technical Center; working in long term care facilities for her career.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Michael Toro, children, Christopher (Beth) Grzezdzinski of Kingston; Rebecca (Corey) Koons of Edwardsville and Charlie (Megan Hughes) Grzezdzinski of Wilkes Barre; Step children Michael, Matthew and Rebecca; Brothers Bill and Gary Leco and several nieces and nephews. Her grandchildren Caleigh, Gavin, Sophia, Chase and Bayley were the center of her world and brought her pure happiness.
Memorial service will be conducted on June 10th, 2023 at 12:00 Noon from the Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation, 436 S. Mountain Blvd. Mountain Top with a luncheon to follow at The Bank in Ashley, PA. Please join us to celebrate Charlene's life and share good memories.
Visitation will be held form 10:00 am until time of service at the funeral home.
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Laura Ciccimaro
June 9, 2023
Dearest Charlene you have given me unconditional friendship along with a forever bond that will be missed and cherished forever Your amazing smile and so missed laugh has strengthen my heart and brings a smile with every memory.... You are so cherished and loved forever .
Love you !
Laura and Tim Ciccimaro
Jennie Morris
May 9, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nancy & Charlie Cardimona
May 9, 2023
Charlene was the best, she would go out of her way to help people in need and that put her at the top.
Lori & Dave
May 9, 2023
Charlene was introduced to us through a mutual friend of ours. I feel I have known her forever. She had an affectionate nature about herself, and her smile was instantaneous. It would light up the whole room and she made you feel so comfortable. She put everyone before herself, that was how she was. We will miss her laugh and funny antics. She put up a fight with this cancer. I admire her strength. She is now in God's hands and will continue to be surrounded by heavens angels. Love you girlfriend. Lori & Dave
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Lori Newell & David Litostansky
May 9, 2023
Charlene and her husband were introduced to us through a mutual friend of ours. She had this instantaneous smile about her that just made it so simple to be around. She would draw people to her along with her funny antics that made you feel so comfortable to be with. Charlene was "one of a kind", she loved life, her family, and her friends. She was a fighter. She fought this battle with cancer for as long as we knew her. I miss her deeply, but know she is in God's hands and surrounded by heavenly angels. Until we meet again my dear friend. RIP, love you girl.
Tony and Joanne Brophy
May 9, 2023
We had some wonderful memories together and will miss my friend terribly! Rest in Peace my dear Love you
Linda Velehoski Rutkowski)
May 9, 2023
Char was a beautiful person. Inside and out. Loved our yearly Transiberian Orchestra when we worked together.
Fly high my friend without pain....
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