Gloria M. Marshall Leddy

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Gloria M. Marshall Leddy went home to be with her Lord on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, at Primrose Assisted Living, surrounded by her family.
She was born on Aug. 10, 1929, to Clair and Emma Marshall, and they preceded her in death. On Feb. 18, 1950, she married Thomas J. Leddy. He preceded her in death in 2004.
Gloria is survived by five children: Karen Wortman Isch, Susan (Dennis) Olmstead, Thomas K. (Sue) Leddy, Bryan J. (Mugsy) Leddy, and Christine Treece; 19 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Gloria is also survived by siblings: Lynn (Avonelle) Marshall, Orville (Mary Lou) Marshall, Bill (Donna) Marshall, Keith Marshall and Shirley (Jack) Thurstin, and sister-in-law, Joan Marshall.
Brothers Marlin Marshall and Neil Marshall, and sister, Donna Tyler are deceased.
Gloria and her husband moved to Findlay in 1962. They later opened Jeans Plus and House of Fine Furniture. While Tom was managing the local Britt's Department Store, Gloria enjoyed her role as homemaker and raising their five children. Gloria was an active member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, where she spent many years serving on retreats, RCIA, Eucharistic ministry, and many other volunteer activities.
She was compassionate about her family, well known for her compassionate heart for others and her incredible gift of hospitality. Family and friends were always welcomed with her gift of cooking homemade meals and incredible baked goods.
Visitation will be from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, Findlay.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, East, with the Rev. Msgr. Michael Hohenbrink as celebrant.
Burial will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Findlay.
Memorials may be made to St. Michael the Archangel Parish and/or to the Findlay City Mission. Online condolences may be made via www.coldrencrates.com.