Leroy (Lee) James Lewis
OHIOVILLE-Our wonderful father passed peacefully to the gates of Heaven and into the arms of the Father, but we are sure he ran into the open arms of his beloved wife Geraldine. He missed her dearly. They are now reunited forever.
He was born on Sept. 22, 1932, in Wilkinsburg, Pa to the late Anne Marie and Fred Lewis. He was one of nine children. He has lived in Ohioville all of his life. He retired from Colt Industries, Titanium Division, as the Superintendent of the Vacuum Melt shop. After his retirement he began a local business selling his wood crafts and furniture. He was a gifted wood worker. He worked hard all of his life. He was a Veteran, proudly served during the Korean War, with the US Army, as a communication specialist.
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Leroy (Lee) James Lewis
He was preceded in death by his brothers Ted and Harry Lewis, daughter- in-law Joni (Belich) Lewis, brother-in-law Sam Waddle and sister-in-law Dorothy Benson. Also, three nephews, Ralph Moreira, Raymond Dawson, and Lyle Waddle.
He is survived by his loving children, Susan (Edward) Liberatore, Wendy (Roy) Smith, Leroy (Luann) Lewis, Annette (Timothy) Koehler, and Jennifer (Bill) Sosack. Sisters, Pat Kalish, Marge Waddle, Virginia Dawson, Laurel Morse. Brothers, Terry and Bill Lewis and brother-in-law Howard Benson. He has 23 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren and was awaiting the birth of 2 more great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received Friday from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 600 Beaver Ave., Midland, where a funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 10:00 a.m., by Reverend Jeff Zehnder, Associate Pastor, Fairview Reformed (PCA) Presbyterian Church. Entombment will follow at Sylvania Hills. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.
We will treasure our memories and the love he had for all of us. He taught us well. He will be missed, but never forgotten. We are so thankful we met his only request that he be able to spend his last days at home. We were blessed to be his care givers to the very end. We held his hands, laughed and cried, told him how much we loved him and wished him God's speed. He was able to reach the end of his journey with peace and dignity. Life will continue on with our parents watching over us from Heaven.
