Obituaries

Violet M. Leatherman

Violet M. Leatherman, 74, of Lakeland, FL formerly of Toronto, OH died Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in Lakeland, FL.  She was born in Industry, PA on April 14, 1934 a daughter of the late Dent and Esther Beighey Hill.  Violet was retired from St. John Hospital where she was a surgical instrument technician, and was a member of Toronto American Legion Post 86 Auxiliary.  Preceded in death by two sisters and a daughter.  She survived by her husband Morris Leatherman; daughters Barbara Danner of Lakeland, FL, Sandra Wilson and Rebecca Swickard of Richmond, OH; sons John and Daniel Stewart of Lakeland, FL and Robert and Bill Stewart of Steubenville; brothers James and Thomas Hill of Unionport, OH and Roy Hill of Katy, TX; sister Esther Gross of Unionport, OH; step-son Terry Leatherman of Dover, OH; 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.  Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Saturday from 6-8p.m. and Sunday 2-4, 6-8p.m, where funeral services will be held on Monday, 10a.m. with Rev. Deborah Kellar officiating.  Burial at Bloomingdale Cemetery.  American Legion Post 86 Auxiliary will conduct services on Sunday, 7:30p.m.           at the funeral home.

Date of Death: May 7, 2008