Sadye R. Soltysiak, 82, of West Chester, PA, passed away December 30, 2021. Sadye was the daughter of Samuel E. and Leona M. (Enderle) Preston. She was graduated from St. Mary of the Angels Academy in Haddonfield, N.J. and received her Bachelors Degree from St. Bonaventure University.
At the age of 18 Sadye entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, becoming Sr. Leona Marie, OSF, and for the next 18 years dedicated her life to teaching. In 1976 she took a leave of absence and eventually made the decision to leave the order. After receiving additional training Sadye became an Addictions Counselor at Mirmont Treatment Center in Media, PA.
On June 1, 1991 Sadye married her beloved husband, Robert Soltysiak. Together they enjoyed 18 years of a partnership built on love.
Sadye dedicated her life to the service and care of others. She enjoyed walking on the beach, quiet meditation and socializing with her many caring friends. She is survived by her sisters, Sandra P. Victor (James) and Marian P. Marcus (Ben), her daughter-in-law, Stephanie Soltysiak, her step-daughter Patricia LePera and granddaughter Samantha.
Friends are invited to a Memorial Service to be held in Sadye’s honor on January 18, 2022 at 11am at Carr Funeral Home 935 S. Providence Road Wallingford, PA. By request of the family: In order to protect yourself and others, masks will be required.
At the age of 18 Sadye entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, becoming Sr. Leona Marie, OSF, and for the next 18 years dedicated her life to teaching. In 1976 she took a leave of absence and eventually made the decision to leave the order. After receiving additional training Sadye became an Addictions Counselor at Mirmont Treatment Center in Media, PA.
On June 1, 1991 Sadye married her beloved husband, Robert Soltysiak. Together they enjoyed 18 years of a partnership built on love.
Sadye dedicated her life to the service and care of others. She enjoyed walking on the beach, quiet meditation and socializing with her many caring friends. She is survived by her sisters, Sandra P. Victor (James) and Marian P. Marcus (Ben), her daughter-in-law, Stephanie Soltysiak, her step-daughter Patricia LePera and granddaughter Samantha.
Friends are invited to a Memorial Service to be held in Sadye’s honor on January 18, 2022 at 11am at Carr Funeral Home 935 S. Providence Road Wallingford, PA. By request of the family: In order to protect yourself and others, masks will be required.