Leslie A. Akers

She completed her undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University and graduated from Capital University Law school. She worked as a tax attorney for the State of Ohio and retired after 25 years. She was a strong voice in women’s rights, children, education, and politics (local, state, and national). She was an active member of Business and Professional Women and the National League of Women Voters. She was loved and admired by many whose lives she touched. She dearly loved her children and her family. Her faith was a constant support to her throughout her life.

Leslie was an intelligent, beautiful, and loving soul, always facing challenges with grace and humor. Preceded in death by her father John Oswald. She is survived by her son Jason Akers (Kallie); Daughter, Rachel Reed (Steven) and grandchildren Ben, Lexi, and Ryan Reed, who she adored. Also survived by her mother Ginger Oswald, 6 siblings, Judy Block-Carrabine (Tim), Bruce Oswald (Sonja), Cath Oswald Wilson (Jim), Paula Horn (Mike), Kurt Oswald (Francesca), Jon Oswald (Joan) as well as many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Leslie will be greatly missed by all who loved her. She was an inspiration to all and will be remembered as a bright light in our lives.

Visitation will take place on Monday, August 29 from 4pm – 7pm at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna, OH 43230. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday morning, August 30 at 10:30am at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, 807 Havens Corners Road, Gahanna, OH 43230.