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Carmelia J. Leanza, 87

Carmelia J. (Artino) Leanza of Lancaster, 87, died March 25 after a brief illness. Her husband the late Edward W. Leanza died in 1995. Before her marriage in October 1950, she worked as a secretary, and in a plant during the World War II effort. After her marriage she was a homemaker and mother of eight children, all surviving.

Mel was a founding member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church and member of the Secular Franciscan Order in Lancaster.

Her children are Patricia (Michael) Brandon, Andrea and Valentia of upstate New York, Stephanie Leanza Welch of Duluth MN, Stacye of Pittsboro NC, Thomas E. and Geniene and husband Elam Zook of Lancaster. Her grandchildren are Jory, Devin, Casey, Alexis, Claire and Soren and one newborn great-grandson, Soli Ayomide. Her surviving sister is Jeanetta Hallaman of Cleveland OH.

Viewing at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 Delp Road, Lancaster, PA on March 30 at 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at the church at noon with The Rev. Msgr. Richard A. Youtz as Celebrant. Interment following at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Catholic Worker House of Lancaster, 1653 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100

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February 26, 2015

My deepest and sincerest sympathies on the loss of your mother.  I remember her so fondly, her sweetness and lyrical voice.
May she rest in peace.
Christina Baralis Dimitriou

To the Leanza Family:  Our deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of your Mother.  We always enjoyed talking to her when she came to Cleveland to visit and hope that some day we will get to meet you all at a family reunion.
Dave and Barbara Chuppa (Frances Artino Crimaldi Sciaulino’s grandchildren)

Drea,

I’m so sorry for your loss.

In peace,
Susan Spang

Dear Pati,

May God’s peace and love surround you and your family during this time. Your mother sounds like an extraordinary woman just as I know her daughter to be.My very best wishes to you and your family.

Donna

Dear Drea,

I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom.

In Sympathy,
Donna (from the Movie Mavens)

My Name is Francesca and I am a friend of your moms friend mary ann from Florida……I have lost both my parents and I understand what you are going through….I send my prayers and thoughts to your family. God bless you with the strength to get through this very difficult time

Dear Pati,

My thoughts are with you daily. Please give my deepest sympathy to the rest of your family as well. I know you have been through a lot, and we are here for you when you return to work. You are SO MISSED! Take care of yourself.
Love,
Tami

May you find comfort in each other as you grieve. Please know that there are many others holding you in our thoughts and prayers.

Theresa

Pati,
I am so sorry for your loss.  May your sadness be replaced by beautiful memories of your Mother.  You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary

Pati,
You are your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care of yourself.

Sandy

I loved her like my own mother.  May God rest her soul.

I will always remember my sister in the Secular Franciscan Order.  She was the example of love and laughter for our Franciscan Fraternity.  She exemplified living from Gospel to life and Life to Gospel.  I love you Mel.  Pray for us.

George R Garbrick SFO

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