Ellen Leist

Ellen K. Leist, 68, of Circleville, died January 22, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. She was born September 1, 1940 in Butler, PA, the daughter of Lloyd and Margaret (Halasi) Blue. She was a 1958 graduate of CHS and member of St. Philips Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Myron O. Leist and father-in-law, Oakley Leist. She is survived by her sons, William (Kathy) Leist of Stoutsville and Brian Leist of Columbus; grandchildren, Cody, Braden and Bethany; sisters, Susan (Bill) Parker of Circleville, Bobbie (Pat) Rooney of Pueblo, CO and Linda England of Philadelphia; brothers, Jim (Roxann) Blue of Mt. Sterling, Bill (Linda) Blue of Circleville and Rick (Arlene) Blue of Ashville; mother-in-law, Inez Leist of Circleville; 2 brothers & sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday January 26, 2009 at the St. Philips Church, with Father Phillip J. Harris and Dr. Doyne Wiggins officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2-8 p.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Philips Episcopal Church.