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Earl F. McLeish

9/22/1933 - 4/29/2018

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Obituary For Earl F. McLeish

Earl Frederick McLeish, 84, delivered at home on September 22, 1933 in Steubenville, Ohio by “Ole Doc Sanders” for a fee $25 passed away Sunday, April 30, 2018. Earl graduated from Big Red in 1951 and Carnegie Institute in 1952 as an assistant med tech. He served in the US Air Force from March 6, 1953 to December 11, 1956 in the Air Police. Earl was a carpenter for Admiral Homes then went to Wheeling Steel for 32 years from 1963 to 1995. He retired from the 80-inch hot strip as a speed operator. Earl enjoyed woodworking, fishing, genealogy and chess. He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years Sandra Lee “Sandy” (Goodwin) McLeish who passed away January 21, 2015; parents Earl R. and Viola M Thomas McLeish and brother Richard McLeish. Surviving are his three children Rebecca May (Kirk) Conner of Beaumont, TX, Earl J. (Julie) McLeish of Rockport, TX and Cheryl K. Tackett of Houston, TX; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three step children Patricia Ann (Bruce) Harris of Wintersville, OH, Karen Lee (Paul) Bishop of Cadiz, OH and John Gregory (Julie) Collins of Norfolk, VA. Friends may call at Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville on Thursday 3 – 7 p.m. where a service will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. with Minister Tom Arehart officiating. Burial at Fort Steuben at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to Jefferson County Animal Shelter (designated for cat care) 200 Airport Road, Wintersville, OH 43953.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Chad (and Kathy) McLeish

    I remember Uncle "Fred" as a lively man with endless wit and humor.  He called them like he saw them and never met a fishing pole he didn't like.  Dad always called him "Jose" when they talked on the phone.  They don't make them like that generation anymore.  Full of life even in the toughest times.  I'd like to think he and Dad are catching perch together again.  

  • 09/03/2024

    Laurie Frey

  • 09/03/2024

    Josh and Kiran Rezvani

    Sincerest condolences to the McLeish family. We will keep Earl and the family in our thoughts and prayers,

  • 09/03/2024

    Christine Erwin

    So sorry for your loss.  Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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