Leann O. Zolper

Leann O. Zolper of Glen Mills, PA died on December 30, 2024.

Leann was born in 1939, in Lilly, PA, to the late John and Mary Olsick. She received an RN degree from the St. Joseph School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, PA, graduating at the top of her class with the highest academic honors. She was a Registered Nurse in Delaware and Pennsylvania, with a career that included work with the Red Cross Blood Bank, St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, and a pediatric practice.

Leann loved entertaining and will be remembered for her festive parties for friends and family.

She enjoyed traveling and decorating, collecting artifacts from over 15 countries on six different continents. She was an avid tennis player and enjoyed spending summers with family and friends at her beach house in Ocean City, NJ.

She is predeceased by her husband, Richard Zolper, Sr. of Glen Mills, PA, as well as her seven siblings. Survivors include her daughter, Laura Z. Loheide (Eric) of Shokan, NY; son, Richard Zolper Jr. of Hockessin, DE; and, four grandchildren, Raegan and Ellery Loheide and Tripp and Adam Zolper.

A memorial service will be held to honor Leann’s life at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE on January 5, 2025 at 11:00 am. Friends are invited to call upon the family beginning at 10:00 am. Interment will be private.

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A memorial service will be held to honor Leann’s life at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE on January 5, 2025 at 11:00 am. Friends are invited to call upon the family beginning at 10:00 am. Interment will be private.

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Janice Kitson lit a candle and writes,

Aunt Leann will always be remembered for the parties she gave. They were fun and a great way for our family to catch up with each other. She was beautiful, well traveled and energetic. I played tennis with Aunt Leann as a teenager and could hardly keep up with her. She encouraged us to get a good education and strive for success. She always had advice for us. In place of my late mother, she became Nana to my daughter. We will miss you. Rest in peace.

01/01/2025 05:49 pm

Renee Balestra lit a candle and writes,

I am so sorry for your loss.

01/03/2025 10:17 am

Rosemary Catanach writes,

To the family of Leann Zolper, I am so sorry for your loss but you now have an ambassador in heaven. In God's mercy, may she rest in peace. My name is Rosemary Catanach nee Wilk. I went to school with Leann and I have a lovely story to tell. Leann's Father John, came forward when my Father, Bolick Wilk wanted to buy a house on the Level Road. Mr Olsick offered to lend my Father the money to buy the house ($1000), with no interest. It was such a kind and generous offer. I know my Father repaid the debt but for that kindness I would not have grown on a house that was my home for over 18 years. How ironic that our local paper, the News Journal, published the obituary. I was prompted to read it when the words Lilly jumped out. I hope this story warms your heart as it does mine. A happy and blessed New Year to your family.

01/03/2025 02:09 pm

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