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Leta Jean Cherry, age 89, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Leta was born on July 19, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio. She graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1954, and, in 1955, married Bernard Cherry. They celebrated 70 years of marriage in 2025. Leta was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord-St. Thomas, and was active in the Altar and Rosary. She enjoyed playing golf, watching University of Michigan football, attending her grandchildren's sporting events, and wintering in Florida.
Leta is survived by her husband, Bernard; children, Bernard "Bud" Cherry Jr., Steve (Paula) Cherry, Greg (Angelika) Cherry, Debbie Beck, Melissa (Alex) Szigeti, and Chris Cherry; grandchildren, Erin, Brandon, Kristin, Brian, Colleen, Michael, Melissa, Robbie, Jessica, Joe, Jeff, Josh, Lindsay, Justin, Bill and A.J.; 19 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Winfield and Gladys (Benore) Ragan; daughter, Patty Baranoski; brother, Winfield "Butch" Ragan Jr.; grandson, Garrett Cherry; son-in-law, Alan Beck; best friend, Roberta Tate; and in-laws, Joe and Ruth Marquis, Jim and Mary McShane, and Ken and Carol Hockman.
A visitation will be held at Freck Funeral Chapel, 1155 S. Wynn Rd., in Oregon, Ohio, on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 2 until 8 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will take place at Epiphany of Our Lord-St. Thomas, 729 White St., in Toledo, on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11 a.m., where family will receive friends one hour before Mass. Burial will follow at St. Ignatius Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are appreciated to the Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church or Helping Hands of St. Louis.
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Dorothy Varkoly
Earlier today
To my best friend Leta ~
You were always there for me. Always caring and sharing when I needed someone to talk to.
I will miss you forever.
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Linda Bartok
Earlier today
Leta~
Not a moment too soon,
Not a moment too late,
You were escorted by Angels
To Jesus´ Golden Gate...
His arms stretched out to hold you,
and welcome you back home.
Surrounded by your family and friends;
Who´ve been missing you so much.
The sight of Jesus,
The sound of His voice,
Feeling His Unconditional Love,
As His Angels songs poured over you;
Had to have been overwhelming.
We who are left behind can only imagine...
So we shed our tears,
Share our thoughts, words, and hugs.
Fondly remembering our time spent together.
For you my dear Leta
Are forever engraved in our hearts, and etched in our memories.
As we now carry you with us for the rest of our lives.
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