Marianne Leagans, 82, of Aston, PA daughter of the late George Cook and Doris Somers passed away on January 29, 2026 at home. Marianne graduated from Cortland State College in New York and retired after her 40 year teaching career from the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District at Nether Providence Elementary School. Marianne is survived by herContinue Reading
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Sharon DeWittSnow
left a message on March 10, 2026:
I consider myself very lucky to have not only been placed in Mrs Leagans class way back in first grade but also to have had the opportunity to see and speak with her later in life. There were many great teachers who influenced me but Mrs Leagans was the first.
Her belief in me and the support she showed me in first grade still resonates. I often still hear her voice in my head when I’m having a hard time, and as a teacher myself I find myself repeating and sharing things she taught me. From the finger exercises to strengthen our hands for writing, to the whispers as she passed my desk saying “you can do this, I know you can” and always having extra math coloring pages to help me get better with math (sneaky!) I learned so much that I use today in my own classroom.
Then seeing the Kids on the Block shows with my students and talking to her as a young adult about ways to reach kids and make an impact.
Her light will be sorely missed in this world, but all those she taught will continue to carry forward those lessons of encouragement, of love, of finding ways to make learning fun and engaging and meeting children where they are at.
Godspeed and thank you for bringing your light to us for so long.
Nancy Burke
left a message on March 1, 2026:
In the beginning of first grade 53 years ago I had some trouble socially, and when I improved Marianne praised me plenty! I'll also always remember a day I advanced to the next reading level, and she marked my work with a big smile on her face!
Charlene
left a message on February 19, 2026:
I had the pleasure meeting Marianne when I joined the Aston library book club and had her famous Symphony brownies… what a gem Marianne was… my condolences to her family.
Suzie epright
left a message on February 17, 2026:
Words can’t even describe the dedication she has for her students. She never didn’t have a smile on her face at NPE and when my family had two back to back deaths at Christmas 2001 she was there for us . A women who truly knew what her calling was and chased it . Thank you for all you gave
Linda Donnelly
left a message on February 16, 2026:
Marianne’s beautiful smile says it all. Her warmth and kindness contributed to her wonderful career in teaching.
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Sharon DeWittSnow
left a message on March 10, 2026:
I consider myself very lucky to have not only been placed in Mrs Leagans class way back in first grade but also to have had the opportunity to see and speak with her later in life. There were many great teachers who influenced me but Mrs Leagans was the first.
Her belief in me and the support she showed me in first grade still resonates. I often still hear her voice in my head when I’m having a hard time, and as a teacher myself I find myself repeating and sharing things she taught me. From the finger exercises to strengthen our hands for writing, to the whispers as she passed my desk saying “you can do this, I know you can” and always having extra math coloring pages to help me get better with math (sneaky!) I learned so much that I use today in my own classroom.
Then seeing the Kids on the Block shows with my students and talking to her as a young adult about ways to reach kids and make an impact.
Her light will be sorely missed in this world, but all those she taught will continue to carry forward those lessons of encouragement, of love, of finding ways to make learning fun and engaging and meeting children where they are at.
Godspeed and thank you for bringing your light to us for so long.
Nancy Burke
left a message on March 1, 2026:
In the beginning of first grade 53 years ago I had some trouble socially, and when I improved Marianne praised me plenty! I'll also always remember a day I advanced to the next reading level, and she marked my work with a big smile on her face!
Charlene
left a message on February 19, 2026:
I had the pleasure meeting Marianne when I joined the Aston library book club and had her famous Symphony brownies… what a gem Marianne was… my condolences to her family.
Suzie epright
left a message on February 17, 2026:
Words can’t even describe the dedication she has for her students. She never didn’t have a smile on her face at NPE and when my family had two back to back deaths at Christmas 2001 she was there for us . A women who truly knew what her calling was and chased it . Thank you for all you gave
Linda Donnelly
left a message on February 16, 2026:
Marianne’s beautiful smile says it all. Her warmth and kindness contributed to her wonderful career in teaching.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
