Leora Jean Youngs, 80, St. Marys, died July 1, 2010, at her home.

She was born July 28, 1929, in St. Marys, to Lester and Estella Orphal Hess. On Nov. 27, 1948, she married E.J. "Bud" Youngs, who died May 4, 1990.

Surviving is a daughter, Candace Youngs, St. Marys.

Deceased is a brother, Lester Hess.

A 1948 graduate of Memorial High School, she worked as a secretary and licensed stock broker. She also worked for the State of Ohio Unemployment Office in St. Marys. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys and its Altar Society.

Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Anthony Cutcher officiating. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys.

Calling is 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home in St. Marys.

Memorials can be made to the Friends of Holy Rosary School or Grand Lake Hospice.

Condolences can be left at Millerfuneralhomes.net.