Edward F. Leonard, Jr., 81

Edward F. Leonard, Jr., 81, of Lancaster, passed away on November 6th, 2009 at the Hospice of Lancaster County in Mount Joy. Born in Upper Darby, PA, he was the son of the late Edward F. Leonard, Sr. and Mary C. Armstrong Leonard.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Kostrzewski Leonard, his brother, Joseph F. Leonard and his sister, Elizabeth M. McCarthy.

Ed was a US Marine Corps veteran, served in China following World War II. During the Korean War, he again served, being stationed stateside as a supply sergeant. He was a graduate of Drexel University in Civil Engineering. He worked as a civil engineer for various construction companies in the central Pennsylvania and Philadelphia areas for 25 years. Ed loved to ski, taking it up when he turned 60.  He also enjoyed reading about World War II history and was also interested in photography.

He is survived by his son, Joseph M. and daughter-in-law, Terry L. Leonard of Montreal, Quebec and his sister, Mary, and brother-in-law, James Gallagher of Cherry Hill, NJ.  He is also survived by many, many nieces, nephews and wonderful neighbors.

A gathering of friends and family will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA on Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 12:30-1:00pm, with a Christian Prayer Service to follow at 1PM. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Ed’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr., Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.