Mrs Leah Pontek
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Mrs Leah Pontek

  • November 22, 1917 - April 3, 2011
  • Jensen Beach, Florida
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“Though we never met, I knew you so well from stories from Mary and Bob. The love you shared with them and the memories they have will help them thru...Read More » ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Mary Ann DiFranco - Port St Lucie, FL

“You are loved and will be truly missed. May you rest in peace with your loving husband, Stan. ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Lisa Cohen - Forsyth, GA

“We never drive past Lyon Manor at Higgins Lake without thinking of you, Stan and Bob. We had so many laughs up there, sitting in your trailer and...Read More » ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: Ted and Jacquie Graham - MI

“To our dear friends Bob and Mary, We knew your mother through you, because of how special you are, we know how special she was. Our love and...Read More » ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: George and Joan Seaman - Stuart, FL

“Leah, you were one on the finest ladies we have ever met...we have had many laughs and conversations over the years...It would not have been...Read More » ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Mary and Tony Vocile - FL

“Leah, memories keep those we care about close to us forever, keep smiling ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Sherry Sanderson - Stuart, FL

“I didn't get to see Leah that much as I live in NY but when I saw her she was very kind and sweet and always friendly. Rest in peace, Leah. ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Susan - Muttontown, NY

“Leah was a kind and generous woman. She spoke her mind and held her words at the correct time. She believed in honesty and open frank conversation....Read More » ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: Anthony A Vocile - FL

“Dear Mom - we will truly miss your wisdon, wit and savy. What a blessing you were and will always be to me. I am so fortunate to have a loving, kind,...Read More » ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Robert Pontek - Jensen Beach, FL

“To a beautiful lady with a heart of gold, a smile that would light up a room, and wisdom beyond compare... I find it hard to navigate through my...Read More » ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Mary Pontek - Jensen Beach, FL


Leah Pontek, 93, of Jensen Beach, Florida died April 3, 2011 at Treasure Coast Hospice – Harper House, Stuart, Florida.

Born in Keeler, Michigan, she had been a resident of Stuart for 25 years coming from Lansing, Michigan.

She was a homemaker. She was a member of Stuart Congregational Church.

Survivors include a son Robert Pontek of Jensen Beach; daughter-in-law, Mary Pontek and three grandchildren,Blair Pontek of Stuart, Lisa Cohen of Forsyth, GA, and Dan Kelsay of Stuart.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Pontek and three brothers, Warren, Roland and Don Arent.

SERVICES: There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends beginning at 11:00 AM with a Remembrance Service at 11:30 AM on April 7, 2011 at Forest Hills Funeral Homes – Young and Prill Chapel with Rev. Randy Hase officiating. Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing, MI at a later date.

For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997, or at 772/403-4530 or on line at www.tchospices.org in Mrs. Pontek’s memory.