Leslie Carno-Harf

Born to Irving and Janice Carno, Leslie was raised with a deep commitment to both family and community. She was a graduate of the Pingry School in Hillside, New Jersey. Leslie received her bachelors degree in communications from Boston University and a masters degree in education from Boston College. She later married Steven Harf, and together they created a home filled with love, laughter, and purpose. She took immense pride in her children—Joshua, Mikayla, and Zachary—and treasured her role as aunt to nine nephews and ten great-nieces and -nephews.

In her professional life, Leslie devoted her career to helping people find meaningful opportunities. As Recruiting Manager at Corporate Search Consultants, Inc., she specialized in the fields of transactions and high finance, working closely with investment banks, private equity firms, family offices, and holding companies. She was admired by colleagues for her integrity, determination, and the thoughtful care she brought to every search.

Leslie’s greatest commitments were to service and Jewish life. She served as president of the Greater Cleveland Chapter of Hadassah in 2007, advancing healthcare, education, and youth initiatives that touched lives both locally and abroad. She was an active member of Congregation Mishkan Or (and previously Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple). Beyond her leadership, Leslie found joy in creativity—she was a talented photographer and passionate knitter, often gifting her handmade creations to loved ones.

For more than 16 years Leslie lived courageously with ovarian cancer. She participated in clinical trials that helped pave the way for new treatments and served as an advocate and speaker with the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), sharing her experiences with nurses to better prepare them for supporting patients.

Leslie is survived by her beloved husband, Steven; her children, Joshua (Elizabeth Knueven), Mikayla, and Zachary; her sister, Ellen (Neil Leifer); her brothers, Paul (Jane Sarwin) and David; and a large extended family and circle of friends who will continue to honor her legacy with love. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irving and Janice Carno.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 5th at 1:00 PM ET at Congregation Mishkan Or (26000 Shaker Blvd, Beachwood, OH), with interment at Mayfield Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at 26560 Annesley Rd, Beachwood, OH, on September 7th – 9th. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Leslie’s memory to Congregation Mishkan Or, The Gathering Place, or the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance.

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May her memory be a blessing.