Obituary of Leisa M. Stone

Leisa Marie Stone (Mahar), 66, of Little York, NY, passed away on August 17, 2024 in the presence of family after a long illness. Leisa was born in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Charles Mahar and Donna Murray on December 16, 1957. She graduated from Cortland High School and worked in the Service Industry for years. She was truly loved by all her patrons and made friends with many of them over the years. Leisa had a passion for gardening and was very proud of her rose bushes. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Leisa is survived by her loving husband Gary Stone, children, Nicholas and Michael Stone, brother Patrick (Rick) Mahar (Carol), sisters Corrine (Cory) Stage and Toni Coon (Brian), Mother-n-Law Virginia Stone and Sister-n Law Kathy Stone, Grandchildren, Reese and Tess Stone and Bruce Stone and many Nieces and Nephews. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brother, Steven (Buck) Mahar, sisters Terry Mahar and Debra Mahar. Anyone that knew Leisa, knows she cherished her grandchildren and will miss them with all her heart. Memorial donations may be made to CNY SNAP, 17 Salisbury Street, Cortland, NY 13045. Phone: 607-756-2561. A private family gathering with be held at a later date. Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the family with arrangements.