John R. Leshinsky

John R. Leshinsky obituary, Youngstown, OH

John R. Leshinsky

John Leshinsky Obituary

Published by Legacy on Jan. 30, 2023.
John R. Leshinsky, Jr, 57 passed away Thursday evening January 19, 2023. John was born March 13, 1965, in Youngstown, a son of the late John R. and Mary Ellen Carney Leshinsky, Sr.
He was a 1983 graduate of Boardman High School and was a dispatcher for Boardman Township for 25 years. John was a member of St. Charles Church and along with his wife made many friendships at Ridgewood Coffee Shop.
A generous person, John helped whomever he could, including his last gift as being an organ donor.
John leaves to cherish his memory his wife Kelli M. Krok, whom he married August 31, 2001, children Alexander (Zoe) Siwicki, Max (fiancee Kiley Allen) Dowling Leshinsky, Anna (Seth Thomas) Leshinsky and Andrew Leshinsky, sisters Laura (Tim) Elder, Lynn (John) Orr and Lisa (Guy) Young, brother Chuck (Lisa) Leshinsky, granddaughter Fiona, nieces Elizabeth and Lauren, nephews Ryan, Aiden, Nathan, Guy, Charlie and Patrick and in laws Tom and Kathy Krok.
There was a private Mass of Christian Burial Saturday January 28 at St. Charles Church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home 4700 Market St. Boardman, Ohio 44512.
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