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John Leyda Obituary
John "Bing" Leyda, age 81, of Lake Mohawk, Malvern, died Saturday, May 19, 2007 in Mercy Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born March 6, 1926 in Malvern to Harvey and Rilla (Johnson) Leyda. He was the owner of Bing's Lounge in Minerva and the former Stoney Inn in Malvern. Bing was an army veteran of World War II and a life time member of VFW Post #4120. He is survived by two daughters, Sherry Dyer of Canton and Debbie Hupp of Summerfield, OH; a stepdaughter, Shelly Kandelpas of Melbourne, FL; a son, John Leyda of Malvern; a daughter-in-law, Kristi Leyda of Minerva; two sisters, Betty Jane Collins of Malvern and Lela Flanigan of Minerva; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild and special grandchildren, Kayla Jo and Landon Scott Leyda. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Leyda Casavant; three brothers, Walt, Earl and Robert Leyda. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday 2-4 p.m. and family will be present from 6-9 p.m. Memorial donation can be made to the Akron Children's Hospital.
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JIM BALES
May 25, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Toni Pilgreen
May 22, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Bing was truly a special man. I, along with many others, will miss him tremendously.
One of my favorite things to do when I would come home for a visit was to go see Bingo. It just won't be the same.
My thoughts are with you.
Jim Kidder
May 22, 2007
Bing was one great guy and will always be remembered. Sorry for your loss.
John Ellwood
May 22, 2007
I will aways remember the great times Bing and I had through all the years. My thoughts are with you at this time.
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Amy Phillips and Family
May 22, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Bing will always be remembered for everyone being #1. God bless you, Bing!!
ruthie markey
May 22, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Sonia Reed Strock
May 21, 2007
Dear Betty & the Leyda Family:
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother and father. He was one of a kind. God Bless!
Teresa & Richard Snively
May 21, 2007
Dear Lela and Jane,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. It is hard to say goodbye, but you know in your hearts that his pain and suffering are now at peace. He fulfilled his life on earth with many things and will long be remembered.
Charles Doak
May 21, 2007
I am deeply sorry for your lose. Bing was a good ole soul. He will be missed by many. Sincerely Chuck Doak
Sue and Brittany
May 21, 2007
I remember arguing over who would pay for dinner..When he thought Brittany and Nicky Davis were lost…Every time I would try to cook he would take the kitchen tools away…Dilly Bars , Butter Beans, and pepper steak from Wood’s …When he taught Brittany “the bird”, and how to jet ski..... I am deeply sorry for your loss, and I am sorry for everyone who will miss him.
Terry & Tammy Gruber
May 21, 2007
Please except our sympathy, Bing was one of a kind. Minerva just won't be the same without him. Be conforted in knowing that he was loved by many.
Susan (Kidder) Ralph
May 21, 2007
So sorry for your loss. Some of my best years was when I worked for Bing. He was my friend and a second father to me. He was a very special part of my life and will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers will be with you at this time.
Shawn Coe
May 21, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Vicki Muth
May 21, 2007
Bing became a great friend to Mel, John and I when we were "neighbors" at Lake Mohawk. I will always remember his smile.
God Bless you all.
Vicki Muth
John Gorrell
Betty Patrick
May 20, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Patty Charles (Phillips)
May 20, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bill & Stella Mackey
May 20, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Bing was like a part of our family, he will be missed and Bing's will not be the same.
Tracy Birch
May 20, 2007
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. As long as known Bing he was a outgoing person and talked with everyone. Bing will always be remembered by he's gretting as soon as you walked into Bing's Lounge. "Bing your #1"
Danny & JoLene Collins
May 20, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. We wish we could be there for you. Dan and I were very fortunate to have had him stay with us when he was in Florida. he was a very special man.
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