Eleanor M. "Tootie" Leo

Eleanor M. "Tootie" Leo 71 of Ellport died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at her residence.

Born September 21, 1939 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Nettie Ferrucci Kobbe.

She was married on June 9, 1961 to Albert A. Leo who survives. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this summer.

Tootie was an active member and past president of the Wurtemburg Perry Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary for 30 years. She was the secretary for Dance Expressions, which is owned and operated by her daughter Pam. She was a former girl scout leader and past member of the Ellport Boosters. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Church and active with the Ellwood City Carpenter's Project.

In addition to her husband, Al, she is survived by two children and their spouses, Pam and Joe MacDonald and Albert and Joan Leo Jr., two grandchildren, Misty (Stan) Piecuch, and Jared MacDonald; all of Ellport and a brother and sister in law, Fred and Donna Kobbe of Shenango Twp.

Visiting hours will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 on Tuesday, January 18 at the Marshall Funeral Home 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City. A Blessing Service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Father Mark Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Wurtemburg Perry Volunteer Fire Department PO Box 469 Ellwood City, Pa. 16117.

 

In Loving Memory

Pam MacDonald and Family:

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. May God give you strength during this difficult time.

Donna Buccelli Underiner and Paul (Tom)

I will hold wonderful memories of tootie in my heart.Her certain ways that she would greet me when i would come to our auxillary meetings( "Terrilynne, nice you could grace us with you presence are you lost" )or the special way she directed me at the fish dinners( "can you fill those bowls any slower" ). She was the face that you always were sure that you would see when you walked in the firehall for a function....I will miss her.

Pam and family, i would like to send my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom, will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers......susan and zachary pratt

Just saw the obituary and wanted to send our prayers and deepest sympathies from the Madden’s. We all share fond memories of Tootie from our years when the children danced at Betty Baney.

Jennifer & Bill Madden and Family

My condolences in the loss of an energetic role model that the community will not forget. "Mrs. Leo" was an important Girl Scout leader who modeled patience & persistence with a troop of Girl Scouts for many years. Thank You!

She made a difference - to such an extent that I became a Girl Scout leader myself based on what Mrs. Leo taught; have fun, do your best, show respect. Her influence now resides in the Girl Scout Council of the Nations Capital, Washington, DC. and several Girl Scout troops throughout Maryland. The activities and badgework she sponsored (ceramics, skating, needlework & so many others) still remain & have been passed onto my children.

My prayers are with her family & friends.
In sorrow and with gratitude,
Liz Wright

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Tootie.
She was a beautiful, loving women. She will
be greatly missed by all her loved ones.
Please know that you all have my Deepest
Sympathy.

Sharon Cover White

I am so sorry to hear about Tootie, that is one woman I know is in heaven, she was so good to me when Julie and Chuck was in dance. I know she will be missed and I will always have a tender spot for her in my heart.

Pam and family: We send our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. She will always be remembered as the wonderful woman who helped keep things running smoothly at the recitals. Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. But be comforted in knowing that she is in Heaven with our Savior.

Debbie and Mike Gretch & Family

Dan and I were so sad to hear about Tootie. She was a very kind and caring person. She always had a soft spot for family and made the Ferrucci and Binger Reunions so special. I can still hear her laughter. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that she will be truly missed.

Dan and Sue (Scherfel) Dunlap

My deepest sympathy--Lolly(Houk) Eidenmiller

Dear Fred and Family: My deepest condolences. You are in our prayers. Nick and Trudi (Pollak) Manzo

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