Leona Siskind, 99

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. – Leona (Sidle) Siskind died May 22. She was the wife of the late Morris Siskind. She was born in Baltimore, a daughter of the late Jacob and Sarah (Levinson) Sidle. She lived in Baltimore most of her life and lived in Delray Beach, Fla., for 15 years before moving to Rhode Island in 2000.

She was the owner of the former Debbie Shop in Baltimore, retiring in 1985.

She was a life member of Hadassah and active in many charitable organizations.

She is survived by her children Bonnie Houle-Piszcz and her husband Stanley of Coventry, R.I., and Paula Nichols of Walnut Creek, Calif.; her grandchildren Stacey, Jason and his wife Kirstin, and Blake and his wife Lisa; and her great-granddaughter Emilia. She was the mother of the late Dr. Jay E. Siskind and the sister of the late Herman, Phillip, and Dr. Abe Sidle, Jeannette Lipsey and Audrey Castaline.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Jewish Eldercare of R.I., 100 Niantic Ave, Providence, RI 02907.