Leona was raised in Whitesville and spent most of her life
in the Belmont Area. She had worked for
the Belvidere Restaurant, Weinhauer's Restaurant in Scio and last she worked
for the Belmont Hotel as a waitress, a cook and a bartender. She was long time
member of the Herbert DeLong American Legion Post #808 Auxiliary of Belmont.
Leona was a devoted wife and a wonderful mother and grandmother who was devoted
to her family.
Leona is survived by her two daughters, Georgia Watson and
Jane Hurd both of Belmont; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey, Leslie, Brent, Tracy,
Alisha, Richard and Rhonda; several great grand children and great great
grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Leona was also predeceased by her parents, a daughter Janet
L. Whitney, two grandchildren Amanda and Brian, three sisters and five
brothers.
There will be no prior visitation and a grave side service
will be held at the convenience of the family in Forest Hills Cemetery.
Memorial in her name may be made to the Hebert DeLong American Legion Post #808
of Belmont. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
