John Joseph Leslie Jr.

John Joseph Leslie Jr. obituary

John Joseph Leslie Jr.

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33375 Bainbridge Road, Solon, OH 44139

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Apr

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Memorial service

6:00 p.m.

Kindrich-McHugh Steinbauer Funeral Home

33375 Bainbridge Road, Solon, OH 44139

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John Leslie Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kindrich-McHugh Steinbauer Funeral Home on Oct. 21, 2025.
John Joseph Leslie, Jr. ( Jack), age 77, passed away in Austin, Texas, October 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was pre-deceased by his parents, John Sr. and Dorothy (nee Smith) Leslie.

Jack will be terribly missed by his loving family of 4 children, 8 grandchildren, 5 nieces, 2 nephews, 4 grand nieces, 4 grand nephews, and his 2 sisters and 4 brothers.

The entire family thanks all those who cared for and comforted him during his long fight with many illnesses and his strong will to stay alive.

Jack graduated from St. Rita School in 1962, attended Chanel High School, graduated from Solon High School Class of 1966, attended John Carroll University and graduated from Walsh College (University) Class of 1971.

In the spring of 2026, the family will gather at Kindrich-McHugh Steinbauer Funeral Home, 33375 Bainbridge Road, Solon, Ohio to remember and honor Jack. Calling hours will be from 2PM until 6PM, Sunday, April 19, 2026, with a brief memorial service at 6PM.

On Monday, April 20th, 2026, the family expects to attend the Cleveland Indians (Guardians) Baseball Game against Houston Astros as Jack requested.

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Upcoming Events

Apr

19

Calling hours

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Kindrich-McHugh Steinbauer Funeral Home

33375 Bainbridge Road, Solon, OH 44139

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Apr

19

Memorial service

6:00 p.m.

Kindrich-McHugh Steinbauer Funeral Home

33375 Bainbridge Road, Solon, OH 44139

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels