Leah Petite Polinko, 31, passed away Monday, March 31, 2014, North Hollywood, California.
She was born in Warren, Ohio on October 2, 1982, the daughter of Michael and Petite Polinko.
Leah attended Stuarts Draft High School and later moved to North Hollywood, California. She was known for her endearing smile, infectious laughter and huge heart. Leah enjoyed art, painting, music, dancing, had a passion for animals and enjoyed living life to the fullest.
In addition to her brother Ian, Leah was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mike and Helen Polinko, and Ron Fulton.
Survivors are her father and step-mother, Michael and Angela Polinko; her mother, Petite Henry; grandmother, Gretta Fulton; grandfather, Arlen Henry; aunt, Susan Burns; uncle, Arlen Henry, Jr. and aunt, Christie Fulton.
A Celebration of Leahs Life will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014 in the Coffman Funeral Home Chapel.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Leah\u0027s name to Eva\u0027s Village Social Services Organization, 393 Main Street, Paterson, New Jersey 07501.