entered into rest on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Fred Tustanowsky; loving mother of Cheryl (Clyde) Baugh and John (Connie) Tustanowsky; cherished grandma of Emilie (Mike) Gragert, Madalyn (late Michael Dade) Baugh, Paige Tustanowsky and Jacob Tustanowsky and GG of Rebecca and Reese; our dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Services: Funeral at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd on Tuesday, January 27, 10 a.m. Burial J.B. National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimer’s Association or Gateway Pet Guardians appreciated. Visitation, Monday 4-7 p.m.
My deepest sympathies Cheryl, John and family. I always loved her laugh! Many, many fond memories with her, Uncle Fred and all of you…the club cabin, Carroll Street, Juniata holidays, weddings, and many more. Aunt Lea for many years came to our house weekly…Mom fixed her hair back in the day and they used to be shopping buddies. Your family created so many wonderful memories with her. She was very blessed. Aunt Lea Lea was well loved.
Dear. Cheryl and John sending my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Lea was my best sister in law and friend when I lived on Juniata. She trusted me with her hair style every Friday. She was fun to be around and we shared many good times. We often talked about our stubborn husbands who were brothers and were pretty much alike in some matters! I always loved her name ❤️
I sure do remember those weekly hair visits. Good memories on Juniata❤️
Cheryl & John – I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Lea. I know what a difficult time this is. She was always very kind and enjoyable to be around. Please know all of you are in my prayers.
Love, Babsie
Oh, Cheryl and Clyde, We are very sad for your family’s loss. I never met your sweet mom, but I’m certain that she had the sparkle in her eye that you inherited! It is never easy to say goodbye. God bless and keep you and give you peace. With lots of love, Debbie and Greg
Please know Aunt Lee is in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss her big smile and cutest laugh. She was always so caring and happy to see us! Prayers to you always !!!
Love Joan
I was saddened to recently learn of Aunt Lea’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. A loving mother is such a precious gift; she holds her children in her heart and neither time, circumstance, nor death can separate her from her children. She is home now but her love remains and her spirit shines down upon each of you.
As you know Cheryl, you were sister to my brother first and Aunt Lea was his mom for 2+ years when our mother Genevieve tragically passed away (from pneumonia complications after contracting the Asiatic flu during that ’57 pandemic.)Michael was only 7 days old.)
What grace your mom had, to say yes & to love Michael like her own as she simultaneously grieved & processed all the changes her SIL Genny’s passing brought to her & the entire family.
Aunt Lea was always so sweet to me & I have many memories of the times your mom & dad welcomed me overnight to have cousin time with you as well as the family cabin visits.
Remember when we had Easter at your house & wore dresses made by Aunt Marie? there’s a pic of that! When I grew to adulthood & learned of her sorrow & forgiveness of my dad after he unexpectedly came to take Michael home to live with us at the Carroll St. house, it gave me a deep respect & awe of the grace of your mom. It’s a forever example of the type of woman & mom I aspired to be-
Aunt Lea was lovely, caring, strong, talented, welcoming, graceful, a wonderful dancer & a good friend to Kath. I loved to watch them dance-swing, jitterbug, but esp the Carolina Shag dance.
surely someone has reel footage of those days.
May her soul be at rest and may the many spiritual gifts she exemplified during her life be an generations forward example of womanhood, motherhood and beauty of a life well lived.