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Leonard Benjamin Medvitz 1925 - 2007

Leonard Benjamin Medvitz of Uniontown, Fayette County, PA was born on November 3, 1925 in Brownfield, and died at age 82 years old on November 18, 2007 in Uniontown. Leonard Medvitz was buried at Mt St Macrina Cemetery Mt St Macrina Rd, in Uniontown.

Leonard Benjamin Medvitz

Uniontown, Fayette County, PA 15401

November 3, 1925

Brownfield, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, 15401, United States

November 18, 2007

Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, 15401, United States

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Leonard Benjamin Medvitz was born on November 3, 1925 in Brownfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA to parents Andrew Anthony Medvitz (1895-1980) and Veronica Ondrush (1897-1949). He was one of 5 children in his family with siblings Helen, Gertrude, Jacob Andrew (1923-1975), and Elmer Andrew Medvitz (1927-1989). He graduated from the South Union High School in 1943 and worked for several years at the A&P Grocery Store in Uniontown. Leonard was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served during World War II in the Pacific theater. He was a member of the 3rd Marine Air Group, 1st Division in Luzon Philipines and later in Peking China, working on court martial cases. Leonard loved to sing! He was a member of The Barber Shoppers and sang with the group called "The Unaccounted Four". He was also in the church choir and at Midnight Mass each Christmas he sang "Oh, Holy Night" as a solo. He met his wife when they both sang tenor in the church choir. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and collected coins as a hobby, and his vegetable garden was second to none. After 82 years of life, Leonard Medvitz passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 18, 2007, in the Uniontown Hospital in Uniontown, Pa.
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November 3, 1925

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Brownfield, Fayette County, Pennsylvania 15401, United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

His father, Andrew Anthony Medvitz, was born on February 28, 1895 in Czechoslovakia and immigrated to the states in 1902. He resided in Pennsylvania and passed away in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA on February 13, 1980. His mother, Veronica Ondrush was born on February 2, 1897 in Spis-Czechoslovakia and she immigrated to the US in 1914. She passed away on May 21, 1949 in South Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Leonard Medvitz was born in Brownfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA and grew up in South Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania. He later resided in Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.
Early Life & Education

He graduated from the now former South Union High School in the Class of 1943.
Religious Beliefs

Leonard was a member of Saint Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church and a very devoted member of the Church Choir for many years.
Military Service

Leonard was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served during World War II in the Pacific theater. He was a member of the 3rd Marine Air Group, 1st Division in Luzon Philipines and later in Peking China, working on court martial cases. He served in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) from 1944 to 1950, achieving the rank of Corporal. He was primarily stationed at H&S Battalion, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, NC, and his last Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was 501-Administrative Clerk. Throughout his service, he held various roles including a Legal Services Court Reporter, Clerk Typist, and Administrative Man. He underwent basic training in 1944 at Boot Camp in San Diego, CA. His unit assignments included service in the Marine Aviation Detachment (MAD) at NTS San Diego and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) during the Luzon Campaign. He also served in the Marine Air Depot Squadron - 1 (MADS-1) on Espiritu Santos, and later in MAG-32 at Tsingtao, China, as well as the 9th Marine Air Wing (MAW) in Tsingtao. He was part of the 4th Marine Corps Reserve Recruiting District and later served in H&S Battalion, MCB Camp Lejeune, NC. He participated in the Western Pacific Campaign and the Luzon Campaign during World War II, and was involved in Operation Beleaguer in China. Overall, his military record reflects a diverse range of assignments and experiences across different units and campaigns, showcasing his dedicated service as a USMC Veteran.
Professional Career

He worked for several years at the now former A&P Grocery Store in Uniontown.
Personal Life & Family

He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and collected coins as a hobby, and his vegetable garden was second to none. Leonard loved to sing! He was a member of The Barber Shoppers and sang with the group called "The Unaccounted Four". He was also in the church choir and at Midnight Mass each Christmas he sang "Oh, Holy Night" as a solo. He met his wife when they both sang tenor in the church choir.
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November 18, 2007

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Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania 15401, United States
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Mt St Macrina Cemetery Mt St Macrina Rd, in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania 15401, United States
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Leonard B. Medvitz, age 82, of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 18, 2007, in the Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, Pa. Born November 3, 1925, in Brownfield, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Andy Medvitz and Veronica Ondrus Medvitz. Leonard was a member of Saint Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church and a very devoted member of the Church Choir for many years. He graduated from the now former South Union High School in the Class of 1943 and worked for several years at the now former A&P Grocery Store in Uniontown. Leonard was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served during World War II in the Pacific theater. He was a member of the 3rd Marine Air Group, 1st Division in Luzon Philipines and later in Peking China, working on court martial cases. Leonard loved to sing! He was a member of The Barber Shoppers and sang with the group called "The Unaccounted Four". He was also in the church choir and at Midnight Mass each Christmas he sang "Oh, Holy Night" as a solo. He met his wife when they both sang tenor in the church choir. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and collected coins as a hobby, and his vegetable garden was second to none. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Helen Gushura, Trudy Walker, and brothers, Jake and Elmer. Leonard is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Dorothea J. Petruska Medvitz; his loving and devoted children: Diane L. Medvitz of Syracuse, New York, Richard A. Medvitz and his wife, Joyce E., of Uniontown, Pa., Marie Medvitz and her husband, Wayne Wyant, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Jeanne Zell and her husband, Jerry, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, and John Medvitz of Uniontown, Pa. He is also survived by his grandchildren, whom he adored: Richard B. Medvitz and his wife, Laura, Ryan Medvitz, Melanie Medvitz, Katrina Zell, Renee Zell, Andrew Zell and Craig Zell; several loving nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Medvitz, Michael (Apr 5, 1914 - May 30, 1990) Medvitz, Albert (Jun 8, 1911 - Oct 17, 1987) Medvitz, George (Aug 22, 1920 - Jan 5, 2002) Medvitz, Robert (Feb 20, 1935 - Nov 6, 1998) Medvitz, Claudette (Jul 15, 1937 - Apr 24, 1993) Medvitz, Edward (Oct 7, 1925 - Jul 16, 2009) Medvitz, Anna (Feb 20, 1914 - Jul 27, 2009) Medvitz, Mary (Jul 20, 1895 - Mar 27, 1990) Medvitz, Florence (May 3, 1928 - Oct 22, 2008) Medvitz, Frank (Jun 11, 1918 - Jan 1, 1997)

Medvitz, Dorothy (Feb 6, 1920 - Apr 9, 2002) Medvitz, August (Aug 28, 1916 - Mar 1982) Medvitz, Josephine (Feb 7, 1912 - Jul 1979) Medvitz, Theresa (May 29, 1916 - Apr 19, 1988) Medvitz, Andrew (Jul 30, 1916 - Jul 1977) Medvitz, Joseph (Mar 22, 1916 - Dec 12, 1999) Medvitz, Andrew (Jan 27, 1891 - Feb 1966) Medvitz, Paul (Mar 24, 1909 - Oct 25, 2005) Medvitz, Mary (Mar 31, 1917 - Oct 14, 1989) Medvitz, Ann (Apr 13, 1920 - Dec 1987)

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