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John C Leidy Sr. 1921 - 1972
John Charles Leidy Sr. of United States was born on October 20, 1921 in PA, and died at age 50 years old on June 22, 1972 in Lewistown, Mifflin County. John Leidy was buried on June 25, 1972 at Old Church Hill Cemetery PA-75, in Port Royal, Juniata County.
John Charles Leidy Sr.
United States
October 20, 1921
Pennsylvania, United States
June 22, 1972
Lewistown, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, 17044, United States
Male
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John Charles Leidy Sr.'s History: 1921 - 1972
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John Charles Leidy was born on October 20, 1921 in Pennsylvania to parents Russell Stewart Leidy (1881-1962) and Ora Katherine Irvin (1881-1950). He had a sister, Helen C Leidy who did not survive (1918-1918). He grew up and lived in Lewistown, Sellersburg, and Port Royal, Pennsylvania. He joined the Army on January 6, 1943 and served for almost a year, being discharged on November 24, 1943. On July 14, 1948 he married Esther Jane Fogleman (1926-2014). They had two children together John C. Jr. and Jennie Lou Leidy. John was a block operator for the Penn Central Railroad, a real estate broker, and an Elder in the Port Royal Presbyterian Church. He was also a foreman for the Port Royal Ambulance Club, a Red Cross first aid instructor and member of multiple groups and organizations including the Union Lodge, an associate member of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers, and the Brotherhood of Railway, Airlines, and Steamship Clerks.
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10/201921October 20, 1921BirthdatePennsylvania United StatesBirthplaceADVERTISEMENT BY
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He was white. His father was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA and his mother was born in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania.
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He grew up and lived in Lewistown, Sellersburg, and Port Royal, Pennsylvania.
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John was a high school graduate.
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He was an Elder in the Port Royal Presbyterian Church.
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John Leidy enlisted on January 6, 1943 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania (Military serial#: 33496477). He was a private and his terms of enlistment were, "Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law". He served for almost a year, being discharged on November 24, 1943.
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John was a block operator for the Penn Central Railroad, a real estate broker, and an Elder in the Port Royal Presbyterian Church.
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John Leidy was a foreman for the Port Royal Ambulance Club, and a Red Cross first aid instructor. He was also a member of numerous organizations and clubs including the Union Lodge F&AM No. 324 of Mifflintown, Juniata Forest Tall Cedars of Lebanon No. 88, the Harrisburg Consistory, an associate member of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers, and the Brotherhood of Railway, Airlines, and Steamship Clerks.
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06/221972June 22, 1972Death dateUnknownLewistown, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania 17044, United StatesCause of deathDeath locationADVERTISEMENT BY
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06/251972June 25, 1972Funeral dateOld Church Hill Cemetery PA-75, in Port Royal, Juniata County, Pennsylvania 17082, United StatesBurial location
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John C. Leidy, 50, died Thursday, June 22, 1972 in the Lewistown Hospital. Born Oct. 20, 1921, the son of the late Russell S. Leidy and Katherine Irvin Leidy. He Is survived by his widow, the former Esther Fogleman; and one son, John C. Jr. and one daughter, Jennie Lou, at home. Mr. Leidy was a block operator for the Penn Central Railroad, a real estate broker, an Elder in the Port Royal Presbyterian Church. He was a foreman for the Port Royal Ambulance Club, and a Red Cross first aid instructor. He was also a member of the Union Lodge F&AM No. 324 of Mifflintown, Juniata Forest Tall Cedars of Lebanon No. 88, the Harrisburg Consistory, associate member of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers, and the Brotherhood of Railway, Airlines, and Steamship Clerks. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, June 25 in the Stimmel Funeral Home, Port Royal with Rev. Douglas Heslip and Rev. Reide Bingaman officiating. Interment was made in New Church Hill Cemetery.ADVERTISEMENT BYLooking for more information?
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