Dale Leadenham
Dale Leadenham, 68, of Burton, for the last two years and formerly of Elyria for 66 years, passed away March 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by family after a year-long battle with ALS.
He was born Jan. 30, 1955, in Elyria, to Richard and Lucille Leadenham, and received his master’s degree from Kent State University.
On April 5, 1980, he married Robin Miller and together they shared 43 years of love and memories.
Dale was an art teacher at Midview Schools for about 35 years. He was commissioned to create several paintings, some of which still hang in the public library in Bedford, in the Terrace Club at Progressive Field and at Oberlin College.
In his spare time, he loved to volunteer as a Bible educator and enjoyed sharing his faith with others as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He also loved guitars and cars, but his most enjoyable role was that of a husband, father and doting grandfather.
Dale is survived by his wife, Robin Leadenham; children, Ryan Leadenham, of South Euclid, Tiffany (Steven) DiFranco, of Chagrin Falls, and Donovan Leadenham, of Burton; grandchildren, Vincenzo DiFranco, Rocco DiFranco, Luca DiFranco, Leo DiFranco, Sylvia DiFranco and Mauro DiFranco; brother, Douglas Leadenham; aunt, Carol Arndt.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Diane Tsui.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. April 8, 2023, at the Double Tree-Independence, 6200 Quarry Lane, Independence, with a memorial talk and visitation immediately following.
Memorial contributions can be made to ALS Association, Northern Ohio Chapter, 6133 Rockside Road #301, Independence, OH 44131.
Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Road, Geneva, assisted the family with arrangements, www.LakeErieCrematory.com.
