Stella Louise (Bashore) Leiter, 95, of Van Wert, died at 5:30 p.m., Saturday at C. H. P. Hospice Center of Van Wert. She was born on December 9, 1922, in Hoaglin Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Albertus "Bert" Bashore and Caroline (Akom). On June 29, 1947, she married Gearld John Leiter who died on October 30, 1983. She was also preceded in death by four sisters, Alta E. Zinn, Matilda E. Smith, Thelma G. Neuhauser and Alice L. homas and two brothers, Johnnie A. Bashore and Christie F. Bashore. Family survivors include her two daughters, Sharon (James-dec.) Bowersock of Van Wert and Patty (Ted) Kiehl of Van Wert, four grandchildren, Kelsey (Tom) Andrews, Megan (Nathan) Beron, Gretchen Kiehl and Kerry (Jeff) Friemont also four great grandchildren. Stella had worked as a nurses aide for Van Wert Manor Nursing Home up until the age of 89. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church of Van Wert and a graduate of Hoaglin-Jackson High School. Calling hours will be held from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 6, 2018, with services at 11:00 a.m. at Cowan & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Karges officiating. Following the services burial will be at Ridge Cemetery, Ridge Township, Van Wert County, Ohio. Preferred memorials are to Wesley United Methodist Church of Van Wert.