Leona L. Law – 54 – of 38 Davenport St., Hornell, died unexpectedly Sunday evening (March 22, 2026) at St. James Hospital, following a brief illness.
Born in Hornell on September 30, 1971, she was the daughter of Leon Law & Marlene (Stephens) Law Herbert and the step-daughter of Ralph Herbert.
Leona grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1989). She had been employed as a waitress at Muhleisen’s Restaurant in Almond for many years.
A self-proclaimed “Home-Body”, Leona enjoyed spending time in the kitchen cooking & baking. She had a deep love of her family and especially loved watching her grandchildren grow up & blossom.
She was preceded in death by her father, Leon Law; her mother, Marlene Law Herbert; and her twin brother, Leon who died at birth.
Surviving are her daughter, Keirstan (Jesica Zimmer) Saltsman of Rochester; her step-father, Ralph Herbert of Hornell; 2 sisters, Audrea Sirianni of Hornell and Krystal (Justin Swiggard) Herbert of Hornell; her brother, Joe (Kaytie Hartman) Herbert of Hornell; her grandchildren, Sebastian, Alexis, Hadley and Vivian; along with several nieces, nephews & cousins.
At this time there will be no calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with a “Celebration of Life” to be held at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
Leona’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com
