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Farwell Sister Lenette…

Our dear Sister Mary Lenette SND, (formerly Sister Mary Sherise) 77, went home to God on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the UH Geauga Medical Center in Chardon. Sister to the congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame with whom she shared her life for 57 years.

Sister Lenette had been The Leprechaun Foundation Corresponding Secretary, since 1998. She has been a great support in many ways, with letters of thanks, reminder messages, catching the misspelled words and grammar issues.

Beloved daughter of the late Leonard and Frances (nee Ludwick) Marcello. Cherished sister of Frances Lee (John), Joanne Rosier (Carl), Donald (Barb), Thomas (Kelli Mangino) and Richard (Jenni Ito); treasured aunt and great-aunt; dear cousin and friend to many.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Sisters of Notre Dame, 13000 Auburn Rd., Chardon, OH 44024.

In Memoriam

It is with deep sadness that The Leprechaun Foundation announces the passing of Daniel Jenks, a former president of our organization. Dan became a Leprechaun in 1983 and tirelessly promoted our mission to fulfill wishes for terminally or chronically ill children.

Dan was the second president of our nonprofit and unwaveringly supported our efforts to put smiles on the faces of the children that we serve and their families. In our early years he spearheaded our fundraising activities.

He established the Leprechaun Fair at Assumption Academy in Broadview Heights, Ohio. This annual event has carnival-type games staffed by students with the proceeds donated to our Foundation. Children making dreams come true for other children.

We’ll miss Dan and extend our deepest sympathy to his family.

Leprechaun Fair 

This year’s event raised more than $7,000 for The Leprechaun Foundation which partners with The MetroHealth Foundation to make a difference in the lives of children.

At Assumption Academy, St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just about wearing green and feeling lucky, it’s about making a difference in the lives of ill children.

For more than thirty-five years, students, teachers and parents have been participating in The Leprechaun Fair to support The Leprechaun Foundation. The event began in a single sixth grade classroom as the idea of Debbie DiBlasi and Dan Jenks, supporters of the Leprechaun Foundation. Over the years, the event expanded throughout the entire school to include preschool through eighth grade students. More

Leprechauns Sponsor Three Children to Youth Challenge…

What is every child’s wish? To be just like their peers! Every child wants to be a part of the same adventures as their friends. Every child wants to be included in the exact same activities as their siblings. Every child wants to attend the same events as their schoolmates. The Leprechaun Foundation has fulfilled those desires by sponsoring 3 participants in the activities offered at Youth Challenge. More