JANELLE E. LEATHERMAN
OTTAWA - Janelle E. Leatherman, 57, of Ottawa, died 11:24 a.m., Friday, July 10, 2015 at Kindred Hospital, Lima. She was born October 16, 1957 in Lima to Jerry and Maxine (Watson) Leatherman. Her father survives in Ottawa. Her mother is deceased.
Other survivors include 2 sons: Chad (Marie) Leatherman of Harrod and Nick (Taylor Bockrath) Leatherman of Ottawa; 4 grandchildren: Madison Liberty Leatherman, Laci Monroe Leatherman, Wyatt Gerrick Leatherman and Charlie Leigh Leatherman; 4 siblings: Gary (Dianne) Leatherman of Ottawa, Jolene (Roger) Mintey and Jeannine Deters both of Findlay and Todd (Kimberly) Leatherman of Ottawa; several nieces and nephews; an aunt: Betty (Ray) Hartzell of Findlay; an uncle Raymond (Barb) Watson of Vanlue; and her dog: Teacup.
Janelle retired after 32 years as an STNA from Putnam Acres Care Center, Ottawa. She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa and a 1976 graduate of Ottawa-Glandorf High School. Janelle loved cooking for her family, had a contagious smile and always showed compassion for her patients at the nursing home.
A Mass of Christian burial will begin 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa with Fr, Matt Jozefiak officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery, Glandorf. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday and 2-8 p.m. Monday at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa. A scripture service will begin 7:50 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Ottawa American Legion Baseball.