Jack P. Leljedal

Jack P. Leljedal, 90, formerly of Mechanic St. Towanda, PA passed away Sunday morning, February 15, 2015 at the Personal Care Home of Memorial Hospital, Towanda where he had been a resident for the past six years. Jack was born at the family homestead on Mechanic Street in Towanda on November 16, 1924 one of eight children to Leonard Herman Leljedal and Flossie Place Leljedal. He left high school in Towanda to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II in Panama, Galapagos Islands, Bora Bora, Society Islands, Tahiti, Brisbane (Australia) and the Philipines. Following the end of the war, he returned home to graduate from Towanda High School with the class of 1946. On March 31, 1951, Jack married the former Dorothy Mae Stewart at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Towanda with the Rev. Augustine P. Conniff as celebrant. On April 11, 1951, Jack was ordered to return to active duty with the Navy and served during the Korean War receiving his honorable discharge on May 1, 1952. Jack began his career with Sylvania Electric in Towanda in 1955 remaining there for 32 years until his retirement on July 31, 1986. In 1977 he was the honored recipient of the Leslie H. Warner Technical Achievement Award by Sylvania Electric. While working at Sylvania, Jack also operated his own radio and television repair business in Towanda. He was a member of the former Towanda Ambulance Association for many years and was one of the original eight members that initiated the Emergency Medical Technician Program in 1972. Jack was a life member of Towanda American Legion Post No 42 for 70 years and the post’s World War II Last Man’s Club. He was a life member of Beirne-Webster VFW Post No. 1568, Towanda, a life member of the Naiad Linta Fire Company and the Franklin Steam Engine Company in Towanda and was a charter member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 2191, Towanda. He was a member of the GTE Sylvania Quarter Century Club and a former member of the Towanda Country Club. On April 15, 1981, Jack was awarded the Bradford County Certificate of Appreciation for 25 years of active community service by the Bradford County Commissioners. In earlier years, Jack enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing golf and cards. Surviving are his children: Mary Lou Moran and husband James of Dallas, PA, John S. Leljedal and wife Patricia of Myrtle Beach, SC, Richard A. Leljedal of Towanda, Leonard F. Leljedal and wife Sandy of Forest Hill, MD, Ronald J. Leljedal and wife Shelia of Towanda, grandchildren: James Moran and wife Adrienne, Jennifer Kerper, Brian Leljedal, Lauren Leljedal, Shannon Clark and husband Kevin, Sarah Adams and husband Justin, Katie Leljedal, Beth Leljedal, Matthew Leljedal, Joseph Leljedal, Daniel Leljedal, Lindsey Leljedal and Kristin Leljedal, great grandchildren: Jack Moran, Madeline Moran, Estella Mae Kerper, Owen Clark, Landon Clark and Ellie Adams as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and a very special friend at the Personal Care Home, Esther Trowbridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 59 years, Dorothy, on August 17, 2010, his siblings and spouses, Hilda and James Kirwan, Mildred and Aaron Smalley, Hazel and Eugene Rehfeldt, Ella and Jack Ferguson, Betty and Paul Hunsinger, William Leljedal and Phyllis Leljedal. The funeral and committal service will be held Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave. Towanda, PA with Rev. Richard Davis officiating. Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 will accord military honors at the funeral home. Interment will be private in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, PA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Wednesday morning at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Personal Care Home of Memorial Hospital Resident Activities Fund, 603 William St. Towanda, Pa 18848 in Jack’s memory. Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.

Jack P. Leljedal

November 16, 1924 - February 15, 2015

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