Lark Marie O'Leary

Lark O'Leary, 42 of Riverton, Utah, died on August 25, 2025.
Lark Marie Romaniello Pokorski was born in Boston, Massachusetts, August 19, 1983. After a successful and rewarding career as a Radiation Therapist in Proton Therapy at Huntsman Cancer Institute, she chose to leave the medical field, next serving as Director of Events for a non-profit organization Cars 4 Kids Foundation. Recently she worked as a Marketing Manager in the social media industry. She began her higher education as a sociology major at Sonoma State University, in Rohnert Park, California, held a bachelor's degree from Weber State University, in Utah and certification as an X-Ray technician from the University of North Carolina.
Lark's effervescent, playful, light, and creative energy made her a cherished presence in the lives of those who knew and loved her. Her infectious laughter and sparkling smile ignited links between people and her deep desire to connect was seen in the profound way she thought about and lived within her relationships. She asked much of herself and, despite life's struggles, she stretched to live her best, sharing the love in her heart, encouraging others to love well.
She is survived by her life partner, Kevin Shiele, of Riverton, her mother, Jo Romaniello and step-father Charles Sawabini, of Athol Massachusetts, her father, Peter Pokorski and step-mother, Joanne Donovan, of Watertown, Massachusetts, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. For each of us, the memory of Lark will hold the bittersweet reality of knowing, loving and profoundly missing her.
A local Celebration of Life for friends is being held on Tuesday, September 2nd in Utah:
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A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held on Saturday November 8th, in Massachusetts. The specific date and time to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to honor Lark, may contribute in her name, to support one of the following charities:
Cars4Kids:
Taylor Hagen Memorial Foundation:, or
The charity of your choice.