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Leslie Zedd Obituary
Leslie Brown Zedd, born May 19, 1938, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024, at her home.
She was the daughter of the late Mary Wiener Brown and Oscar Abraham Brown. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Morton Miles Zedd; and her dear twin sister, Lynn Brown Geesaman.
After her childhood in Cleveland, Leslie graduated from Wellesley College. Following graduation, she and her sister Lynn moved to San Francisco, where Leslie conducted laboratory research at the University of California, Berkeley. She met Mort, and they moved to Richmond, Va. Their children were the center of their lives, and Leslie ensured that her love of books, music and the arts played a large role in their lives. Her intellectual curiosity led her to earn a Master of Humanities degree from the University of Richmond, and she went on to teach composition at VCU.
She was loved by friends near and far. Her travels with Mort and her family were highlights, and she developed dear friendships around the world.
Following Mort's death in 2000, Leslie moved to Bethesda, Md. to be close to her children. Meeting Dr. Kenneth Berger then opened a second act in Leslie's life, with adventurous travel, symphony concerts and plays, alongside visiting family and friends around the country.
She is survived by her children, Dana Z. Levitan (Dmitry), Ann Z. Geldzahler (Evan), John D. Zedd (Cathy Elkus); and grandchildren, Hannah, Claire, David, Alex, Ella, Sarah and Jane. Also surviving are her many cousins, including dear, Tom Wiener (Barbara Humphrys); as well as her sister-in-law, Kay Zedd Kesser; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 9 in Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pancreas & Pancreatic Cyst Fund at Johns Hopkins Medicine (https://secure.jhu.edu/form/gastro?populatedesignation1=General+GI+Donations). H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.hdoliver.com.
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John Simpson
December 13, 2024
Ken, and Leslie's Family, Liz and I send our heart-felt condolences. And we share in your loss. Leslie was such a beautiful person. It was a pleasure to know her. Thank you, Leslie, for being part of our lives.
Dianne Master
December 11, 2024
Dear Dana, Anne, John & Families,
I am saddened to hear of your Mother´s passing. Sherman and I were good friends with your Mom and Dad for many years...of course Mort and Sherman were friends at UVA. Later we all lived around the corner from each other, and that was a nice experience for all of us!
I can´t believe it´s been more than five years (8/14/2019) since Sherman passed away, and he is missed. Know that I am thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Love, Dianne Master
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