Melda M. Leaver

Melda Leaver (Emrick), 90, of Columbus, OH passed away peacefully on July 4, 2012, surrounded by her family at the home of her daughter after a short illness. She was born in New Straitsville, OH, is the last surviving sibling of 10, and is preceded in death by husband, Delbert Leaver.

She retired from Anthony Thomas Candy Company and lived independently until age 90. Melda loved her family, reading, good food, word puzzles and an evening martini.

Survivors include daughters, Laura (Frank) Bullock, Mary Ann (Bob) McQuiniff, Donna (Chuck Smith) Leaver, grandchildren, Kenny (Stephanie) Bettinger, Chris (Sarah) McQuiniff, Ben (Katie) McQuiniff, great-grandchildren, Cece and Annie Bettinger, Chloe and Sadie McQuiniff and one on the way.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00pm, Friday, July 6, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home and Crematory, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, July 7, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Shawnee Cemetery, Shawnee, OH (Perry County) at 3:00pm, Saturday afternoon.

The family would like to thank the Mount Carmel West Hospice team, especially Lucy, for all of their help. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to The Foundation for Childhood Cancer, www.alexslemonade.org/mypage85173 or Cece's Lemonade Stand, 3325 Crumley Road, Lancaster, OH 43130 or a charity of your choice.