Leslie Diane Wright

Leslie D. Wright, 60, of Circleville, died at 11:10am December 18, 2025, at Circleville Post Acute Care Center following an extended illness.

She was born August 15, 1965, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Richard J. "Dick" and Patricia C. "Pat" (Krall) Black, of Chillicothe. On August 30, 1986, she married Tim L. Wright, who survives.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is survived by her 3 children: Ashley (Joshua) Sparks, of Circleville, Timothy (Allee) Wright, of South Salem, Julia Wright, of Chillicothe; grandchildren: Joshua Sparks, Jr., Joslyn Sparks, Jaxton Sparks, Aubree Wright, and Sadie Wright; a brother Richard (Robin) Black; and a sister Pam (Jon) Rhoades.

Leslie was a graduate of Paint Valley High School, Class of 1983. She worked as an office manager, but relished her role as a mother and grandmother. She loved horseback riding and all animals, but above all, loved her family.

Her funeral service will be held at 11am Tuesday, December 23, at the Haller Funeral Home & Crematory, with Chaplain Stan Kirtlan officiating. Burial will follow in Twin Twp. Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ross Co. Humane Society, 2308-A Lick Run Rd., Chillicothe, OH 45601. Her online guestbook is available at www.HallerFuneralHome.com