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Lewis McCleaf Obituary

Lewis McCleaf

York - Lewis went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 28th 2021. Lew was born on October 20, 1931 in York to the Late Roy Denver and Grace Longenecker McCleaf.

A graduate of York High Class of 1949, he proudly served in the US Army and the Pennsylvania and Illinois National Guard from 1950-1958. Lew married classmate Nancy Zeigler McCleaf September 2, 1955. The couple truly became one when Nancy donated her kidney to him. Years later he suffered with renal failure.

Lewis was employed in manufacturing, transportation, and management for many years. He worked for Alloy Rods (ESAB), Teledyne in York, and Electric Castalon in Flushing NY. Lew changed careers in 1981 becoming a financial advisor and broker. He started at Janny Montgomery Scott and retired from Wells Fargo in 2010.

He was a founding member of York Bible Church and a former member of Church of the Open Door. He was a member of Gideon International, Optimist International Club of York and Lodge 266. Lew served on the board of Children's Home York and Jessica and Friends Community.

Lew was a quiet man who liked to relax with family, watch football games, and travel with friends.

Lew is survived by his wife of 65 years; his two sons and their spouses, Allen McCleaf (Rose), Brian McCleaf (Hope); his daughter and spouse, Carol Baker (Bob); seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Lew also leaves behind three sisters, Dr. Dorothy Winter, Jane Nelson, and Grace Brant (Floyd); brother, Stuart McCleaf (Brenda), as well as nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother Robert Jacob McCleaf, sister Ruth Lorraine Kline, and grandson Joseph Robert Baker

In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution may be made to the following organizations: Jessica and Friends Community, Children's Home of York, and Child Evangelism Fellowship York and York Bible Church.

A service memorial will be held on Saturday February 6th 2021 at York Bible Church Taxville Rd. A visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 am with a service to follow.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by York Daily Record from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2021.

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VALERIE ALIAGA

March 29, 2023

I AM SADDENED TO HEAR THIS JUST NOW! HE MEANT THE WOULD TO ME AND MY HUSBAND RAUL. HE BELIEVED IN US AND IS THE MAIN REASON OUR LIVES ARE SO BLESSED! GOD BLESS HIS SOUL AND GOD BLESS HIS BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!

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