Obituary of Dawn M. Leszyk

LESZYK, Dawn M. Age 82 of Elmira, NY. She was born November 30, 1938 in Blossburg, PA daughter of the late Wesley and Phyllis (Hill) Baker and passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, John, on January 12, 2020; her sister Kathleen Meehan and brother Harry Baker. Dawn is survived by her children and their spouses John Leszyk & Michelle Przekop of The Villages, FL, Mark Leszyk of Watkins Glen, Matthew Leszyk of Corning, Jennifer & Greg Emmons of Watkins Glen, Luke & Jane Leszyk of Watkins Glen and Mary & Dirk Cosgrove of Watkins Glen; grandchildren Jason, Paul, Danielle, Cassandra, Emily, Ryan, Stephanie and Casie; great grandsons Atticus and Chandler; sisters Joanie Collin of Horseheads and Patty Murray of Elmira; step mother Frances Baker of Elmira along with several nieces and nephews. Dawn was a registered nurse retiring from St. Joseph's Hospital. She and John moved to the country, Parrott Road, Cayuta, built a house and lived there for 50 years. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Wednesday, February 10th from 4 to 7 pm. Her funeral service will be held there on Thursday, February 11th at 10 am. Committal prayers and interment will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. COVID-19 protocols will be strictly enforced. Dawn's family thanks Woodbrook Assisted Living and the Chemung County Nursing Facility for the wonderful care they gave to Dawn and John.