Hornell, New York
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.
I’m so so sorry Audrea, Krystal, and Kristan, She was so young. I remember her being the cutest tiniest little cherub. Please let me know when you have her celebration of life. Take care. Helen
I am saddened to hear of Leona’s passing. My sympathy to her family at this time of sorrow.
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Leona being our waitress many times. She was always so nice. May she rest in peace. Prayers for her family & friends. God bless
RIP Leona
I am so saddened and shocked to learn of Leona’s passing! She was one of my sweet Kindergarten students. I haven’t seen her in a while, but I remember when her daughter was born we talked about the fact that both of our daughters had the same first and middle names, just spelled a little differently. My sincere sympathy to Audra, who I also taught in Kindergarten, as well as the rest of the Leona’s family. May Leona Rest in Peace! 🙏