Mary Beth A. Howanski Leopold, 65, died October 12, 2017 at her home. Born in Chester, she had been a life long resident of Crum Lynne.

Mary Beth was a graduate of Notre Dame de Lourdes High School, class of 1970 and the Chester Hospital School of Nursing. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church. She was a Private Duty Caregiver for her neighbor Agnes Friel and had previously worked at several nursing homes in Delaware County. Mary Beth was a selfless, kind and loving person who was always available and ready to help others, she loved animals, crocheting, knitting, reading and writing poetry.

She was wife of the late Richard P. Leopold and Joseph J. Trout and daughter of the late John W. Howanski.

Survivors: mother of Lisa Ann Leopold, Eric Paul Leopold (Susan) and Karyn Leopold (Damian Mozier); daughter of Elizabeth "Betty" Demboski Howanski; sister of John W., Jr., Michael P., Joseph S., S. William, and Raymond F. Howanski and S. Jone McGrath; also, five grand grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral Mass 10 AM Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, 1901 Chester Pike, Eddystone, PA 19022 where friends may call 8:45 to 9:45 AM.

Burial private.

Memorial gifts to Autism Speaks, One E. 33rd St., 4th Floor, New York, New York, 10016.