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Leon Ostrowski Obituary
The son of the late Chester and Teresa Kucharski Ostrowski, Leon was born in Wilkes-Barre on March 27, 1934, and graduated from GAR High School, Class of 1951. He continued his education at Penn State University, where he earned a degree in engineering; King's College, where he earned a degree in information systems and also attended classes in management development at Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio.
He served his country proudly in the Untied States Air Force, during the Korean Conflict and was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
Leon was employed by Thiokol Chemical in New Jersey, working with the development of the X-15 rocket engine; RCA semi conductor plant, Mountain Top and Burroghs Computer in Dowingtown. He was plant engineer at Techneglas, Pittston Twp., and retired after 28 years at Techneglas. He also worked part-time as a Pennsylvania Game Commission Deputy.
He had a private pilot's license and enjoyed flying, hunting, fishing and playing golf. Mr. Ostrowski was a member of St. Jude's Church, Mountain Top; American Legion, Mountain Top, and the American Institute of Plant Engineers.
Leon was preceded, in addition to his parents, by his brother, Raymond and infant brother, Chester.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Dolores Dourand Ostrowski; daughter, Donna Lee (Ostrowski) Draina and her husband, Allen of Hanover Twp.; son, Leon Ostrowski and his wife, Mary, Media; daughter, Molly (Ostrowski) Buczynski and her husband, Gary, Mountain Top; six grandchildren, Lee, David, Gary, Allison, Alex and Christian; two great-grandchildren, Vincent and Tyler; sister, Bonnie Wallace, Wyoming; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Monday from Lehman Family Funeral Service Inc. 689 Hazle Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Jude's Church, Mountain Top, with the Rev. Joseph J. Evanko officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Twp.
Friends may visit Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Family would like to thank Lori Dotter, Nina Bodnar, Abby Hudock, Brandy DeOcamontes and sister-in-law, Cathy Ostrowski, for the dedicated and compassionate care given to Leon; Dr. Gregory Fino and hospice staff at the Veteran's Administration hospital for their kindness and compassion during our difficult time.
Visit www.LehmanFuneralHome.com for additional information.
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March 26, 2019
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
Hank Ostrowski and family
March 24, 2019
Deepest sympathies to the family. I've always looked up to Leon, both as part of our family and as a true blue Nittany Lion. He will be remembered in our prayers.
Sherry & Dale Selli
March 24, 2019
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Ostrowski family. May he rest in peace.
Norman Cross
March 24, 2019
Rest in peace. Leon and I were in the same class at GAR and also travelled to Penn State together.A gentle Giant
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