Leona Marie Skeels

Leona M. "Lee" Herebic Skeels

Leona M. "Lee" Herebic Skeels was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, on August 1, 1938. She passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026, at the age of 88, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

To those who knew and loved her best, Lee was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy was caring for the people she loved. She had a special gift for making a house feel like home. She loved to cook, garden, and make every holiday special for her family. Her home was always filled with good food, warmth, and love. She was often described as a wonderful mix of Betty Crocker and June Cleaver, a description that suited her perfectly.

Lee graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1956 and was honored as the recipient of the Betty Crocker Future Homemaker Award. Following high school, she began her career as a teller at Toledo Trust and continued through the bank's transitions to Trustcorp, Society, and KeyBank. After 40 years of dedicated service, she retired in 1996.

Lee accepted Christ as her Savior in 1985 and became a devoted member of Hope Baptist Church. Her faith was an important part of her life. She headed the kitchen for many years during the Heartland Bible Conference, where she lovingly used her talents to serve others, and she also enjoyed singing in the church choir.

Lee was preceded in death by her father, Oscar F. Herebic; her mother, Anna Grum Herebic; and the love of her life, Dudley K. Skeels Jr., who passed away just three months before her. The two would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this past August. Together, they were lovingly known as "Dud-Lee."

Lee is survived by her two daughters, Susan (Tim) Sams and Deborah (David) Westmeyer Jr.; five grandchildren, David (Erin) Westmeyer III, Darian (Drew) Brown, Drew Westmeyer, Madeline Westmeyer, and Atticus Westmeyer; and three great-grandchildren, Marshall, Calvin, and Berkley Brown.

Her family will forever cherish memories of her delicious meals, beautiful gardens, special holidays, and the love and care she poured into everything she did. Lee had a way of making the ordinary moments feel special and creating memories that her family will carry with them always.

Visitation will be held on November 19, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Mason-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home in Maumee. Lee will be laid to rest during a private family burial.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Lee's memory.