"It saddens me to hear of Marie's passing. I worked with Marie at Amchems Products, Ambler for quite a few years. Marie was always upbeat and a wonderful person to work with. I can remember her playing Santa at St. Anthony's Christmas parties. She will be greatly missed. My sincere condolencs to her family."
In loving memory of
Marie Leister
February 4, 1941 - February 26, 2020
Marie Leister, 79 of East Norriton and formerly of Fort Washington, died Wednesday in the Einstein Medical Center Montgomery County, East Norriton, PA.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (nee Paone) Mascola.\
Marie was an active member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Ambler, where she was involved in many activities, including making meals for the homeless, playing pinochle, working the rummage sales, and participating in the Ladies' Guild, which included playing Santa Claus during the annual Christmas dinner. She also participated in retreats at the Dominican Retreat House in Elkins Park. Above all, Marie was an entertainer who loved to dance, sing, and perform in plays. She was creative, crafty, and loved to sew. She enjoyed making up characters to perform at parties, some of which included a bag lady and judge. Marie loved to babysit her grandchildren, play games, bake and cook. In addition, she also volunteered with the elderly at Artman Home. She was happiest when her family gathered for holidays and parties and she always had a game to play with prizes for all. She was a wonderful, happy woman who enjoyed every person she met and made all of her friends and family feel cared for and deeply loved.
She was a billing clerk, employed by IMS America in Plymouth Meeting for many years prior to her retirement.
Marie is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Harry M. Leister, and is the devoted mother of Jeffrey Leister of Norristown, Christopher Leister of Leesport, PA, Mary Jo Winz and her husband Jim of Phoenixville, and Tricia Allen and her husband Sean of Ambler. She is the loving grandmother of six, including Lauren and her husband Darryl of England, Brooke, Austin, Kevin, Caroline, Kayla, great grandmother of two, Ali and Lizzie, and sister of Joanne Mascola of Ambler.
Relatives and friends are invited for visitation on Sunday, March 1, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Anton B. Urban Funeral Home, 1111 S. Bethlehem Pike, Ambler and from 9:15 to 10:15 AM on Monday, March 2, 2020 at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 251 Forest Ave., Ambler. Her Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM with Pastor Msgr. Stephen P. McHenry as Celebrant. Interment will be in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville.
Remembrances in her name to The Myositis Association
Attn: Development Department
2000 Duke Street, Suite 300
Alexandria, VA. 22314 www.Myositis.org would be appreciated by the family.
Tributes and photos may be shared at www.UrbanFuneralHome.com
Tributes
"Harry, our prayers will follow Marie on her next journey. I am so sorry for your loss."
"Marie always made me smile. She was so generous. She use to take my mother in law with her on retreats. Didn?t care how much work it was she just did it. Heaven just got another angel. Rest In Peace my friend. Evie Guidotti"
"My deepest sympathy to the Leister Family and to Joanne. Marie was a former work colleague whom I remember fondly for her cheerful disposition, bubbly personality and for being so sincere! So very sorry for your loss."
"My deepest heart felt condolences to the family of Marie. Our families lived next door to each other off of Chestnut Street in Ambler. Fond memories! Marie is a cherished friend and a reminder that friendships never die! I will miss you Marie!"
"Dear Harry and Family, We loved Marie. Marie was a special person that everyone enjoyed being in her presence. We extend our deepest sympathy to you and her beautiful family. Love, Jim and Alexis "
"Loving, peace. "
"My condolences to family and"
"Deepest condolence to Harry, children, and to Joanne. Marie was a wonderful friend."
"Harry and Family : Our deepest sympathy. Marie was a long time friend and one of the nicest people I have ever been associated with. She will be missed. Bob & Toni Notoris"
"I?m a long ago friend of Marie?s. We worked together for years at IMS. I moved away to NH and Marie and husband came to visit me over a weekend yeasts ago. So very sad to hear about Marie?s death. My condolences to her family. Yvette (Reicher)Rheault 575 Stark Lane Manchester, NH 03102"