Leo E. Olszewski

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Erie, Pennsylvania

Leo Olszewski Obituary

Leo E. Olszewski, age 90, of McKean Twp., passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at Pleasant Ridge Manor-West. He was born in McKean Twp. on June 24, 1921, the son of the late, John and Ludwiga Michelski Olszewski. Leo served in the U.S. Army/Air Corp during WWII as a sergeant, specializing in airplane mechanics and gunnery. He was honorably discharged in 1943. He was self employed in construction and contracting. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament RC Church and the Auxiliary Police Force. He enjoyed crafts, fishing, square dancing, woodworking, and gardening. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Loretta Dzeskewicz Olszewski, his children: Dan Olszewski (Kim) of Edinboro, Elaine Shaffer (Larry) of East Springfield, Sally Silbaugh (Jim) of McKean, one sister, Dolores Volkman, of Findley Lake, N.Y., seven grandchildren: Diane and Dave Olszewski, Kara McGarvey, Travis and Rylee Shaffer, Heather and Matt Silbaugh, and one great grandson, Landon. He was preceded in death by one son, John A. Olszewski, four sisters: Stella Ganzer, Hattie Dobry, Marie Sarbak, Anna Benecki, and two brothers, John and Alfred Olszewski. Friends may call at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd. on Monday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited there on Tuesday for prayers at 10:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Sacrament RC Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Francis Cemetery. The family would like to thank the entire staff at Pleasant Ridge Manor-West and Lakeland Hospice for their care shown to their father. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Ridge Manor-West, 8300 West Ridge Rd., Girard, PA 16417.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Feb. 5, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Leo Olszewski

7 Entries

Sharon Volkman Rater

February 9, 2012

Dear Aunt Loretta, Dan, Elaine, Sally, & the rest of the family.
It is so heart wrenching to lose your dad. Uncle Leo was a very caring & compassionate man, & I loved him very much. He will be sadly missed by so many. I always loved to come to your home when I was little - seems like forever ago. May God bless you all. Love you.

Heather Silbaugh

February 7, 2012

Papa was the best grandfather, great-grandfather, father, uncle, and husband in the world. His family meant the world to him. He not only opened his home to everyone but also his heart. He was truly an incredible man with incredible stories. I hope to be at least half the person he was. As one of his grandchildren, I'm so forever grateful to have had him in my life. Never will I forget the many memories I've shared with him - my first day of kindergarten on the way home from school I fell asleep on the bus, Papa came for me and I ran into to his arms - the years of fishing on Edinboro Lake with him - him watching me swim in the pond - Papa was the first to let my drive the lawn mower (before I would fell asleep on his lap) :) - on Bowling Nights taking me to McDonalds and we would drive around the Peninsula, singing "Yellow Rose of Texas" , Oh Papa, remember when we hit the skunk! – seeing him every morning before and after school - Just so many memories I could write a book. This man will mean the world to me for the rest of my life because of the impression he left on me. Papa, I love you, I adore you, and I miss you so much. What I would do for one more minute to be with you. I know you're watching over me and you're my guardian angel. Keep soaring those skies Papa; I'll be looking for you. I'm going to work so hard to make you proud and get my pilot's license for you. I'll see you in the clouds Papa. I love you unconditionally.

Craig Nelson

February 6, 2012

Thank you for sharing your home with all of us. It has created great memories I can share with my children.

Lucy Nelson

February 5, 2012

I have so many wonderful memories of times we shared with Uncle Leo in my younger years and later it was playing Pinochle when we visited . You will be missed . Save a place for me up there. Til we meet again, love you.

Shirley Toops

February 5, 2012

I can't even begin to list the many attributes that made Uncle Leo a great man.But number 1 on the list was his love, respect, pride he had for his family. His influence and strong moral character helped shape, not only his children into the amazing adults they are today, but many others, including me. He was loved by many and will be missed. Thank you, Uncle Leo, for all the beautiful memories. Till we meet again at the big pinochle game above. I love you.

Wendy Eichenlaub

February 5, 2012

My dear Heather and Family, My prayers are with you as you remember your grandfather. Thinking of you always and knowing God will heal your broken heart and someday when God calls you home you will be reunited with him. Love you, Wendy

February 5, 2012

Sally,Jimmy , Heather and Matt....and the Olszewski Family.....sorry to hear of you loss of your loved one....please except our condolences.....God be with you all....Dale and Faye Casteel....Sorry we can't visit the funeral home as we are still in Florida....love you

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