Leanne W Stearns

Leanne W. Stearns, 70, of Harrisville, Pa, passed away with family by her side on July 25, 2024. Leanne was born to Wayne and Ina Wadding on May 20, 1954. Leanne graduated from the vocational program in New Castle before entering the workforce after high school.

Leanne married the love of her life, Wallace Stearns, on December 18, 1993. Leanne and Wallace had spent 31 lovely years together.

One thing that stuck out about Leanne, was her passion for her time spent in the band in high school playing clarinet. She loved the clarinet and would brag to everyone about how she could play. As her life progressed, Leanne grew to love cooking and sewing, and man was she a good cook. Leanne even worked in the kitchen at Mercer Raceway, laughing, joking around, and spreading her love for the people around her through her food. Leanne was President of the Barkeyville Borough Council for 8 years, where she brough many businesses into the Industrial Park to promote more job opportunities. Leanne also owned and operated Stearns’ Garage in Barkeyville with her husband, Wallace. Leanne loved spending time with her family, especially her grand- and great-grand children who will miss her deeply.

Leanne is survived by her husband Wallace as well as her daughter, Jolene (Steve) Chrzan of Troy, PA; her step-son Joshua (Tiffany) Stearns of Sharon, PA; and her step-daughter Sara (Fudd) Cipriano of Hermitage, PA. Leanne leaves behind many cherished memories for her 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Karen Geores and Betsy Jones, and her brothers, Maurice Wadding and David Wadding.

Leanne was preceded in death by her parents and a nephew, Christopher.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Rose and Black Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 99 Franklin St Stoneboro, PA 16153.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Online Condolences can be made at roseandblackfh.com