Obituary: Leonard H. Mavrich

Leonard H. Mavrich, 87, of , died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 in Canonsburg General Hospital. He was born Nov. 30, 1924 in Strabane, a son of Joseph and Mary Serena Mavrich. He lived most of his life in the Strabane and Canonsburg areas, where he was a member of .

Mr. Mavrich served with the U.S. Army Air corps I the 2262^nd Quartermaster Company Trucking and Aviation during World War II. Prior to his retirement, he had been a tool and dye maker at General Motors Fisher Body plant. His hobbies were bowling at the SNPJ and walking. He especially enjoyed family gatherings and picnics.

Mr. Mavrich was a member of the American Legion Post 902 of Houston, the VFW Posts 191 of Canonsburg and 553 of Strabane, the Labor Temple and the Fraternal Order of Elks aerie 846 of Canonsburg.

On June 29, 1946 he married Helen Mikus, who survives after celebrating 65 years of marriage. Also surviving are two daughters, Mary Jo (Ronald) Porter of Dunbar, and Maureen (William) Capwell of Strabane, eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Deceased area a son, Keith L. Mavrich, and a daughter, Janice Salisbury, three sisters, Mary and Stephanie Mavrich, Josephine Puree and a brother, Joseph Mavrich. He was the last of his immediate family.

Friends are welcome from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Salandra Funeral Service Inc., at 304 W. Pike Street, where a blessing service will be held at 9:3- a.m. Tues. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Church. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery. The American Legion Post 902 of Houston and the VFW Post 191 of Canonsburg Honor Guard will accord full military rites. His family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made St. St. Patrick Church in Mr. Mavrich’s memory.

For more information or to leave online condolences, visit the Salandra Funeral Service Inc. website here.