Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | St. Lawrence County, NY
OGDENSBURG -- Leapha Josephine Lounsbury, born on March 29, 1948, in Ogdensburg, NY, graced the world with her presence for 78 years, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.
A registered nurse by profession, her career in healthcare was a testament to her compassionate and generous nature.
Leapha spent her working years at Commerce Medical Center in Commerce, Texas, where her thoughtful care and loving spirit touched countless lives. She retired in 2010, leaving behind a legacy of healing and kindness that her colleagues and patients cherished.
After her marriage to her beloved husband, Daniel Lounsbury, on July 5, 1969, Leapha dedicated her life to nurturing her family, which was her greatest joy.
As a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she filled her home in Lacona, New York, with love and warmth.
Leapha's hobbies, from capturing the beauty of sunsets to sewing hand towels and exploring antique shops, were expressions of her gentle and creative soul. Her family and friends will forever remember her as a beacon of love and thoughtfulness.
As Maya Angelou beautifully said, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Leapha made everyone feel cherished and valued.
Leapha is survived by her loving husband, Daniel Lounsbury, her sons, Daniel (Debbie) Lounsbury and Timothy (Heather) Lounsbury, and her daughter, Leslie (Gerald) Stolarsky, twelve grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Evelyn Savino. Her memory will continue to inspire all who knew her.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at St. Mary's Cathedral at 10:00AM with Rev. Mickey Demo officiating.
Burial will take place following the Mass at St. Mary's Cemetery.
The family invites you to share your memories and upload photos in celebration of her life at www.fraryfuneralhome.com.
