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Stephen Leszkai, age 61, of Genoa, OH, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, OH. He was born on April 26, 1954, in Budapest, Hungary to Stephen and Anna (Kuczora) Leszkai. Stephen's family fled Hungary during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and, after spending most of 1957 in refugee camps, they settled in the United States in Toledo, OH. On October 23, 2003 he married Wendy (Burkett) Johlin in Newfoundland, PA. He worked at Surface Combustion from February 1983 to March 1985; Glass Tech from March 1985 to May 2009; and Abbott Tool from September 2011 to December 2014. He was a member of the Hungarian Club of Toledo. In his spare time he enjoyed working on home improvement projects and spending time with his family.
Stephen is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Wendy; sons, Michael (Reka David) Leszkai, of Budapest, Hungary, Daniel Leszkai, of Oregon, OH, and Stephen (Breanna Oberlin) Leszkai, of Seattle, WA; stepsons, Derek Johlin, of Woodville, OH, and Jacob Johlin, of Genoa, OH; stepdaughter, Jenna (Marvel) Johlin-Thompson, of San Diego, CA; granddaughter, Jayla Thompson, of San Diego, CA; mother, Anna Leszkai, of Oregon, OH; sisters, Julie (George) Ferencz, Edith Roka and Sue (David) Miller, all of Toledo; brother, Thomas (Rita) Leszkai, of Oregon, OH; in addition to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Stephen Leszkai.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday, November 5, 2015, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Marsh Funeral Home, 201 West Main Street, Woodville, OH. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, November 6, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Woodville United Methodist Church, Woodville, OH, with additional visitation from 10 a.m. until time of services. Officiating will be Pastor Carol Williams-Young. Interment will be at a later date in Westwood Cemetery, Woodville, OH. There will be a bereavement luncheon served at the church immediately following the funeral services. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Those wishing to express a word of encouragement or share a memory or photo may do so at:
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Leszkai
November 6, 2015
Michael, Dan, and Steve,
Very sorry for your loss.
With deepest sympathy,
John and Yolanda
Karle Stange
November 5, 2015
His laughter will be greatly missed here at Abbott Tool. It was a great pleasure working with Steve here at the Shop he will always be remembered. All of our prayers are with with your family in this time of sorrow.
The Staff of Marsh Funeral Homes
November 5, 2015
Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time.
Kathy and Floyd Danyi
November 4, 2015
Michael, Dan, and Steve
Very sorry about your father's illness and death. Happy he's no longer suffering and in pain, but sad for you and your loss.
Cindy Beebe
November 4, 2015
Dear Sue and family, I am so sorry that your brother passed away. Its been many years since we've talked but I wanted to send my condolences. God bless you and grant you peace. Cindy (Chapman) Beebe (Waite 65)
Margaret Schonter
November 4, 2015
Dear Anna Julie Edith and Sue We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Son and Brother.Take care Margaret and Tom Schonter
Margaret Schonter
November 4, 2015
Mike Dan and Steve We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad,Remember all of the fun and good times you all shared together and these memories will help you through this time of sorrow. Take care Margaret and Tom Schonter
Linda Power
November 4, 2015
Michael, Dan, and Steve...I am sorry for the loss of your dad. He is out of pain and at peace now. Praying for the family.
Franc Bialecki
November 4, 2015
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Steve at Abbott Tool. He was a great guy and will be missed. God bless your family.
The Staff of Marsh Funeral Homes
November 4, 2015
Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time.
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