Leila Jean Wojcicki's Obituary
Leila Jean Wojcicki, 96, of Newberry, Florida passed away July 3, 2026.
Leila was born to Cecil and Cecilia Grossman on February 17, 1930, in Tarentum, Pennsylvania.
In 1972 she met John in Miami Beach, and they were married in July of 74’ after a two-year engagement. She loved to sing and was a member of Sweet Adelines, a singing group in Hialeah, Florida, where they lived until 2002. Leila was also a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Gainesville, Florida.
She was a faithful Coast Guard wife, a dedicated mother, and a loyal friend. Lelia left a lasting mark on the hearts of all who knew her. Friends and family will never forget her homemade candy, her laughter and her faith.
Leila is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, John Wojcicki, her children Leila J. Romanik of Newberry, Fl., Elizabeth A. Rogers (Stephen), of Plantation, Fl., Frank T. Stefanik (Cynthia) of Butler, PA., Mary E. Marcotte (Mark) of Newberry, Fl., Evelyn D. Addison (David) of Newberry, FL., Charles R. Wojcicki (Kathy) of Bradner, OH, Roxanne Roman (Marco) of Greencastle, PA., Mary Furr of Novi, MI., and Maxine S. McChesney of St. Augustine, FL., brother Cecil Grossman, sixteen grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Williams-Thomas Westarea 823 NW 143rd Street, Newberry, Florida 32669. The family will receive friends at a viewing one hour prior beginning at 10:00 a.m.
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