Leroy G. Hawley

September 21, 1929 - November 28, 2020

Leroy G. Hawley, 91, of Towanda, PA passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Guthrie Memorial Hospital Towanda, PA. Leroy was born in Towanda on September 21, 1929, the son of Gaylord L. Hawley and Catherine Stritzinger Hawley. He was a graduate of Towanda High School with the Class of 1947 and was a veteran of the Korean War having served with the U.S. Army. Leroy was employed by Penelec in Towanda for 42 years until his retirement. In early years, Leroy served as a Cub Scout Leader in Towanda. He was a member of Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 and served as a driver with the Towanda Ambulance Association for a number of years. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Blauvelt of Towanda, son, Michael Hawley of Sayre, grandchildren, Travis Vought of Pittsburgh, PA, Lisa Hawley and Susan Hawley both of Sayre, several great grandchildren, brother, Robert Hawley of Burlington, PA, half-sister, Margaret “Peg” Gill of Wilkes-Barre, PA as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Leroy was predeceased by a daughter, Laurie Ann Hawley on May 17, 2018, grandson, Mark Matthew Hawley on March 27, 2014, brother Gerald C. Hawley on May 12, 2009 and his former wife, Ruth Irene Atwell Hawley on January 8, 2010. Full military honors were accorded by members of Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 and Beirne Webster VFW Post 1568, Towanda at Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, PA on Friday, December 4, 2020. Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.