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Steven Aaron Leary, 40 years of age of West Penn Township Andreas, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 8, 2026, upon arrival at Lehigh Valley Hospital Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
Born Wednesday, March 27, 1985 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he is survived by; parents, John Leary and Karen (Harter) Leary; beloved wife; Nicole (Serina) Leary; sons, Michael Leary and his wife Jessica, Dylan Leary; daughters, Haley Eberts wife of Cole, Alyssa Leary; brothers, John Leary, III, sister, Christine Knepper wife of Chris; grandchildren, Ariella and Rowan Eberts.
Steve's life was defined by tireless work ethic, service to his county serving in the United States Army and his devotion to his family as a beloved husband, father and doting grand-pa, son and brother. Steve worked as a freight car repairman for Norfolk Southern Railroad. He enjoyed restoring his Plymouth Fury and working around his home.
Steve was beyond proud of his children and grandchildren and excited for his son to be welcoming a son to carry on the Leary name
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
A Celebration of Steve's Life will be held on Friday evening March 13, 2026 at 6 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home. Friends and family may call from 4:30 P.M. until the time of services.
Online condolences or a fond memory of Steve can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, PA 17960
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