Christine “Tina” Leonard, 57, of Warren, PA., died of natural causes, Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at her residence. She was born April 13, 1965, in Warren, PA. She is the daughter of Wilma Newell Portzer of Warren, PA., and the late Daniel G. Portzer.
Tina was a Warren area resident her entire life and was a 1983 graduate of Warren Area High School. She earned her License Practical Nursing certificate in 1984, from the former Vocational Technical School of Nursing, Warren, PA. Tina was employed with Kinzua Valley Nursing Home and Kinzua Rehabilitation Center as their charge nurse for over 20 years. She was a nurse with the Warren General Hospital Pain Clinic working with Dr. Mohammed Kourtu, and with the Rouse Home, Youngsville, PA. Tina was a gifted, compassionate nurse who loved to care for all her patients, they were her true meaning of nursing.
Tina was a member of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, the church Peacemakers, a Eucharistic Minister, and Lector. She is lovingly remembered by her family as a woman who enjoyed the outdoors, enjoyed reading, music and attending concerts. She especially enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandchildren, she was the life of the party. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt. She will be deeply missed by her mother. She loved being a godmother to her nieces and nephews, whom she had a special relationship with.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by husband of 37 years, Jason J. Leonard, whom she married October 12, 1985, at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, 3 Children – Matthew Leonard and wife, Katelynn of Ithaca, N.Y., Joshua Leonard and fiancé, Alyssa Kletzli and Katelyn Leonard and significant other, Adam Higby, all of Pittsburgh, PA., 4 Sisters – Mary Beth Zdarko and husband, John of Warren, Pa., Vicki Duarte and husband, Paulo of Lake Mary, FL., Theresa Gebhardt and husband, Greg of Albion, PA., Barbara Rockenbach and husband, Jim of Plymouth Meeting, PA., 4 Grandchildren – Elle, Bentley, Erich, Guinevere. Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Daniel G. Portzer.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Sunday, January 22, 2023, from 1 to 3 P.M. and 6 to 8 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Monday, January 23, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Redeemer R. C. Church, 11 Russell Street, Warren, PA., with Fr. Stephen Schreiber, Pastor, officiating. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Cleveland Hope Lodge, 11432 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-2364 or Holy Redeemer Church Building Center Fund or Hospice of Warren County, www.hospiceofwarrencounty.org <www.hospiceofwarrencounty.org/> 1 Main Avenue, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
She was a blessing to so many. May God grant you all the strength to go forward, may he heal your broken hearts and may the memories you have give you peace ❣️ she was loved and will be missed by so many.
She was a kind, loving, generous person to all who knew her. She was an exceptional friend. We are all better for having known her. Prayers to all of you.
Blessings to Tinas family and friends. She was such a kind and compassionate woman. Nursing was her true calling. Everyone she touched was better off for it.
Tina was a very caring and compassionate person. I enjoyed working with her and I will miss her prayers and hugs to her family
so sorry to learn of the loss of your sister, daughter, mother, grandmother, wife…Tina made a wonderful contribution to Holy Redeemer with her talents and to her patients and coworkers…Peace be with her and you all
I am so sorry for your lose. Tina will be greatly missed. I will miss the frequent talks we had. I am grateful I was able to meet and work with such a wonderful, caring person. May you rest in peace. Prayers to you all.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and love to the family. She will be greatly missed.
Dear Wilma,
Sad hearing of you and your families loss. Thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Elaine Taraska
Mary Beth, John & family,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your sister. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Sending love,
Sincerely,
Joanie Donato Pire
One of my first childhood friends. We shared a grandpa and grandma, a house full of love and laughter, many warm summer night fires with hotdogs and marshmallows, and so much love. And then we both had babies and they became besties as well. Tina had the most wonderful smile and a heart of gold. She and Jason raised a beautiful family. She is already missed. ❤️❤️
I was stunned and so saddened when I learned of Tina’s passing. I remember her wonderful spirit and amazing smile, whether seeing her at school, at church events, or when I spent time with your family back in Mary Beth’s and my Beaty Jr. High days. I wish there were words to speak or write that would ease the pain of such a loss, but I offer you my heartfelt sympathies, and many prayers for your peace at this time and moving forward. May the presence of friends and family, and the sharing of the memories of what a true blessing she was to so many, help bring you comfort during this very sad time and moving forward. Prayers and love to all.
So very sorry to hear of Tina’s passing. Worked with her at Rouse Home. She was a wonderful nurse and coworker. She was a blessing to so many.
I am so sorry for your loss. Tina was an amazing person and always had a kind heart. She will be missed by many. May you find the strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Wilma and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you all in my prayers. May you find strength and healing in happy memories. Mary Nagurney
My heart broke when I saw this.
Tina was a bright light in this world that made it a better place. We were more than co-workers, as you have known me since I was little.
I spoke to her when she came to Florida, and we made a promise to keep in touch…
Tina, the world will never be the same. Much love to you all during this difficult time ❤️❤️❤️
Tracey,
I have tried a couple times to find a contact for you. Maybe you could send me an email
Wilma, Jason and Family sending thoughts and prayers. Heaven has gained another angel . Many memories of a wonderful young lady. God Bless .
I worked with Tina for many years at Kinzua. She was one of the most knowledgeable, kind and compassionate nurses I ever met in my 30 year nursing career. Much Love, Light and Blessings to her family and friends.
To Tina’s family, I am sending prayers and sympathy to you all! Tina was/is a wonderful soul! We go back a long way! For Jason, just a funny moment for you to smile… My dad Mr. Miller saw you and Tina kissing in the hallway and my dad said “ Mr. Leonard, you must love her a lot! Now get your butts to class!”
My heart aches for you with this inconceivable loss of such a remarkable women. One who was without a doubt called to care for His. She was deeply admired for her empathy, compassion and her own determination to place her patients…First. Working with her was a delight. An easy smile and laughter to lighten up all around her…but again …especially her patients. She set the bar high to maintain her level of consistency with that care. We learned to rise higher with her. She was genuine and honest. Thank you Tina…for making such a difference to all of those blessed to be placed in your circle.
From Scott and Michelle Dorrion. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The entire family is in my prayers. I was so sorry to hear this news. Our Nursing careers paralleled clear back when she was a Portzer. Tina trained me, and I followed her at both the Pain Clinic as well as Urology, and both ended up at the Rouse. She was truly dedicated to her profession. She radiated positivity, and will be dearly missed.
Mary Beth, John and family. I was so sorry to hear about your loss from my brother earlier this week. I will be praying for you now and during the future. My thoughts are with you.
I am so sorry for your families loss of Tina. I have know her since Beaty.
Tina always had an Hello and a friendly greetings. Prayers to you all.
I am so sorry to learn of Tina’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to you and family!
My condolences to you all.
My sincere condolences to you all. My heart aches after hearing of your loss. Tina’s positive spirit was infectious every time I saw her, and her fortitude was unrelenting. She will be truly missed.
Please know Tina’s entire family are in Cathy and my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of Tina’s passing. She was a wonderful student of mine. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. God Bless the family.
Wilma and family, so very sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers.
We are away and have been made aware of Tina’s passing. To Jason and the entire family, Lilly and I offer our prayers and condolences. We both have known Tina for a long time, and she worked for me while I was at Warren General. She was always so kind- hearted and wonderful.
So sorry to hear of Tina’s passing. Prayers for Wilma and her family.