Official Obituary of
Lu Ann Kirschner (Michael) Leone
January 28, 1954 ~ March 26, 2020 (age 66) 66 Years Old
Lu Ann Leone Obituary
Lu Ann Kirschner (Michael) Leone, age 66, of Hilliards went to join her loved ones in heaven on March 26, 2020. Her death came quickly following a diagnosis of liver complications.
Lu was born January 28, 1954 in Grove City. She was the daughter of the late John Kirschner and the late Wanda L. Blakney Kirschner. Lu retired from the United States Postal Service in 2009 with 25 years of service and was active with NAPUS, a postmaster organization. She also worked as the secretary of the Art Department at Slippery Rock University for 11 years prior. Lu was a member of the Boyers United Methodist Church and enjoyed traveling, golfing and always keeping in touch with her friends and family by hosting many dinners and celebrations.
Lu is survived by her husband, Thomas Clair Leone, whom she married April 6, 2014; her sister, Jan(Don)Rider of Boyers; her brother, James(Dorothy Hartzell)Kirschner of Hilliards; one niece, three nephews and several great nieces and nephews. Also surviving are her step children, Haley(Jon)Leone Crighton of Slippery Rock, Justin Leone of Grove City, David(Kim)Huebschen of Butler, Michelle(Greg)Fitzingo of Boyers, Jennifer(Ed)Gerlach of Mercer and Dennis(Natashia)Michael of Hilliards and numerous step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Also surviving are her two special buddies, Molly and Libby, her Saint Bernards.
Lu was preceded in death by her first husband, Dennis Paul Michael, who passed away January 27, 2012.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a date and time to be determined at the Boyers United Methodist Church.
In Lu’s memory the family asks that memorial donations be given to the Boyers United Methodist Church, P.O Box 124, Boyers, PA 16020.
Lu was born January 28, 1954 in Grove City. She was the daughter of the late John Kirschner and the late Wanda L. Blakney Kirschner. Lu retired from the United States Postal Service in 2009 with 25 years of service and was active with NAPUS, a postmaster organization. She also worked as the secretary of the Art Department at Slippery Rock University for 11 years prior. Lu was a member of the Boyers United Methodist Church and enjoyed traveling, golfing and always keeping in touch with her friends and family by hosting many dinners and celebrations.
Lu is survived by her husband, Thomas Clair Leone, whom she married April 6, 2014; her sister, Jan(Don)Rider of Boyers; her brother, James(Dorothy Hartzell)Kirschner of Hilliards; one niece, three nephews and several great nieces and nephews. Also surviving are her step children, Haley(Jon)Leone Crighton of Slippery Rock, Justin Leone of Grove City, David(Kim)Huebschen of Butler, Michelle(Greg)Fitzingo of Boyers, Jennifer(Ed)Gerlach of Mercer and Dennis(Natashia)Michael of Hilliards and numerous step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Also surviving are her two special buddies, Molly and Libby, her Saint Bernards.
Lu was preceded in death by her first husband, Dennis Paul Michael, who passed away January 27, 2012.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a date and time to be determined at the Boyers United Methodist Church.
In Lu’s memory the family asks that memorial donations be given to the Boyers United Methodist Church, P.O Box 124, Boyers, PA 16020.
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Services
Memorial Service to be held at a later date
Boyers Methodist Church
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