Leta Curth Posted on January 8, 2024 0 FINDLAY — Leta A. Curth, 88, of Toledo, and formerly of Findlay, passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. She was a very loving, compassionate, faithful and strong-willed woman. She was born Aug. 17, 1935, in Upper Sandusky to the late John W. and Leta E. (Bolish) Walton. Leta married Paul E. Curth on Aug. 30, 1958, and he preceded her in death Feb. 24, 2007. Mrs. Curth is survived by two sons, Paul E. (Karen) Curth Jr., of Kiawah Island, South Carolina; and Kevin D. (Traci) Curth, of Sylvania. She also is survived by her grandchildren, Michelle (Bryan) Galloway, Brian (Mia) Curth, Olivia Curth and Emma Curth; and two great-grandchildren, Ava and Elizabeth Galloway. Mrs. Curth was preceded in death by five brothers, Joseph W., John W., James W. and Justin W., Izack W. Walton; and four sisters, Marjorie Windau, Jeanette Walton, Anita Harshman and Ann Mangett. Leta was the former activity director at the Marlesta Nursing Home for several years. At the time of her passing, she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sylvania. Before moving to Toledo, Leta was active in St. Michael the Archangel Parish, where she served as a Eucharistic minister, president of the Rosary Society, chairman of the Christmas Bazaar and was active in the Ministry of Praise. She enjoyed crocheting, antiques and her pets, especially her many dogs. Most of all, Leta treasured spending time with her family. Leta was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt who devoted herself to her family and always was there when needed with a phone call or warm embrace, despite distance from some of her family. Leta cared deeply and showed her love in so many ways, including never forgetting a birthday. Visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m. Feb. 23 at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will begin at 11 a.m. Feb. 24 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 750 Bright Road, Findlay. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Leta to St. Michael’s School or the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com. (Pd.010824)
