Leslie F. Edinboro

Leslie F. Edinboro, age 91, of Erie formerly of West Sunbury passed away at Sarah Reed Senior Living, Erie PA on November 8, 2023.

Born on December 28, 1931 in Cherry Township, Leslie was the son of the late Ernest G. and Late Grace Ruth (McGarrah) Edinboro.

Leslie was a Veteran of the US Navy having served during the Korean Conflict.  He retired from Armco Steel in Butler having worked there for 37 ½ years.  He was a former member of the West Sunbury Presbyterian Church and West Sunbury Volunteer Fire Department. 

Leslie spent many hours hand crafting wooden items such as his wooden life size Santa reindeer and elves to guide them, wooden tractor and fire truck for the grandchildren.    

Leslie is survived by one daughter: Barbara M. Davis of Edinboro, PA; one son: Leslie E. (Trish) Edinboro of Glen Allen, VA; four grandchildren, Dustin and Christopher Davis, Halle and Dolan Edinboro; and three great grandchildren Zachary, Charlie and Elizabeth Davis; one brother: Kenneth Edinboro and many nieces and nephews.

Leslie was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Mae Campbell Edinboro, whom he married on September 16, 1953 and who passed away on September 17, 2022; one brother: Ernest W. Edinboro; son in law, Duane Davis; and sister-in-law, Helen (Wilson) Edinboro.

 Family and friends will be received for visitation from 2:00- 4:00 pm Sunday November 12, 2023 at the William F Young Funeral Home 132 Main Street West Sunbury, PA. Funeral Services will follow at 4:00 pm at the Funeral Home with Rev. Karen Thompson, Leslie’s niece, officiating.  Private Burial in Greenlawn Burial Estates.                

In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorial contributions be made to West Sunbury Volunteer Fire Department PO Box 143 West Sunbury, PA 16061

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