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Leo Semcheski Obituary
Born July 14, 1915, in Avondale Hill, Plymouth Township, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Semchesyn Semcheski. He attended Plymouth Township schools and was a graduate of Harter High School.
Leo was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II. He was a member of the Horse Cavalry and the Combat Engineers. He was the recipient of several medals and decorations. While serving in the Army, Leo's five brothers, Joseph, Walter, Wasil, Stanley and Ignatz, were also serving in the armed forces in various parts of the world.
He greatly enjoyed spending time outside in the sun and gardening. Leo loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan and enjoyed watching his favorite television shows.
Leo will always be remembered for his great sense of humor. He made friends wherever he went and always made people laugh.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the former Emily Chesney, in 1996; grandson, Matthew Ceppa; brothers, John, Martin, Michael, Walter, Joseph, twins Ignatz and Wasil, and Stanley; and sister, Olga.
Surviving are Leo's daughter, JoAnne Gliddon and her husband, Matthew, Point Pleasant, N.J., with whom he resided; son, Richard Semcheski and his wife, Kathy, Deland, Fla.; stepdaughter, Barbara Ceppa and her husband, Joseph, Nanticoke; grandchildren, Maria, Amelia, Matthew and Josiah Gliddon, Neil Semcheski, Mario Ceppa and Stephanie Felstow; great-granddaughters, Saraya Ceppa and Tuesday Rose Felstow; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday from S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth, followed by Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. in Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Plymouth.
Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. A Parastas service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Volodomyr Popyk, pastor, officiating.
Please visit www.sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.com to submit online condolences to Leo's family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Carolyn Jones-Munzing
February 14, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Uncle Leo was the life of the party and my dancing partner until I got to old to stand on his feet. I will always remember him.
Jeanette Kulick
February 14, 2015
I am so sorry at the loss of your beloved Uncle Leo. You are all in my prayers tonight. Love, Aunt Jeanette
Shelly (Margelewicz) Jones
February 12, 2015
I smile when I think of Leo. He was a good friend to my parents and spent many hours on our patio laughing and sharing stories and recipes. He was a kind man and so full of energy! He was very nice to my children and was always interested in their lives. Regards to your family. Leo was a good man.
February 12, 2015
Leo was a good friend to my father Charles Margelewicz. He made the best bread ever and I'm so glad to have a copy of his recipe. I'm glad to have known him.
February 11, 2015
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have many good memories of Leo...he was very kind and supportive of me in my early years. My father enjoyed his company and the two of them would always laugh when they were together! He was a good man and a man of solid character. With warmest regards to all of you...Charlie Margelewicz, Jr.
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