Helen Allene "Leigh" Marko, 75, of Akron, died Monday, August 31, 2015 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center.
She was born October 23, 1939 in Carey, to Allen E. and Margaret (Chudanov) Veitch. Allene was a graduate of Rootstown High School and studied classical piano at Kent State University She was Secretary/Treasurer of Marko Transport, Inc. and most recently retired from the Akron Legal News and Akron-Summit County Public Library. Allene was an avid reader and loved to cook, bake and knit. Allene loved all animals, especially cats.
She is survived by daughter, Adrianne Leigh (Michael Vrabcek) Marko of Akron; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adrian Marko; and sister, Alice Faye Veitch.
Calling hours will be held 7-9 PM Thursday, September 3rd at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent, where funeral services will be held 1:30 PM Friday, September 4th. Burial will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery.