Edwin “Ed” Roger Leary, 86, of Indiana, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in his home. He was born in Rivesville, WV, on December 15, 1937, to the late Henry and Fay (Smith) Leary.
Ed graduated from Clay-Battelle High School in West Virginia. He worked for Long Air-Dox as a salesman for coal equipment until his first retirement at the age of 70. He then returned to the workforce with Conveyor Specialties until his final retirement in 2017.
He enjoyed fishing, watching football, especially his beloved West Virginia Mountaineer’s, road trips, and golfing. Ed’s enjoyment of golf allowed him to host an annual hillbilly open golf tournament, as well as traveling around the world playing esteemed courses such as St. Andrews in Scotland. He especially enjoyed his time spent with his family at family reunions.
Ed is survived by his wife Ellen Kay (Rice) Leary, of Indiana; children Tara (Jim) Clendenen, of Indiana, Michael Leary, of Columbus, OH; Sonya (John) Maskrey, of Blairsville; Lisa (George) Dunmire, of Blairsville; Kelly Smith, of Derry; Jodi (Michael) Leary, of Blairsville; twelve grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, one brother Henry “Hank” (Myrtle) Leary, of OH; step children Kevin (JoAnn) Wilt, of CO; Mitzi (Steven) Mitchell, of CO; Doug (Taira) Fedinick, of Pittsburgh; Chad Fednick, of Pittsburgh; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his grandson John Maskrey, Jr., brothers Donald and Gary Leary, as well as a sister Karol Thorne.
Friends will be received by the family on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 4-7 PM at the Bowser Minich Funeral Home, Indiana. Services will be private.
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