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John Leinweber Obituary
He was born Nov. 5, 1928 in Kittanning to John Ellsworth and Charlotte (Hawley) Leinweber.
Mr. Leinweber was a salesman for Kittanning Wholesale. He also worked for the Dandee Potato Chip Co. for 16 years.
An Army veteran, he served during the Korean War.
His memberships included the C.U. Club and Falcons, both of Ford City, and beneficial member of the American Legion.
An avid swimmer, he enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, playing pool and traveling to North Carolina.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Kathryn (Harosky) Leinweber, whom he married June 21, 1953; one son, John Leinweber of Ford City; three daughters, Mrs. Brock (Charmayne) Ceders of Jasper, Texas, Mrs. Dave (Debbie) Bracken of Lexington, N.C. and Mrs. Dean "Rocky" (Kathyanne) Leinweber Crawford of Kittanning; eight grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one granddaughter, Tiffany Leinweber- Crawford.
LEINWEBER - Funeral services for John J. Leinweber, 72, of McGrann, who died Oct. 19, 2001, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Welch Funeral Home, 1032 Fourth Ave., Ford City, with the Rev. Robert Lemon officiating. Interment will be in the Mateer Cemetery, Boggs Township. Arrangements by Welch.
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