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James Lesko
James S. Lesko, 67 a lifelong resident of Girard, died unexpectedly Thursday May 27, 2010 in Indianapolis while visiting his daughter.
He was born May 3, 1943 in Girard, a son of the late John R. and Anna Groff Lesko Sr.
Jim graduated from Girard's Rice Avenue Union High School in 1961 and was known as one of the graduating class's star basketball players. He later graduated from Gannon University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering. He worked for the Lord Corporation as a Mechanical Engineer for 47 years, retiring in 2007.
He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Girard. He was often to be found making home improvements as well as helping his neighbors and friends in the community. He loved old cars, and was especially proud of his family. He loved being a "Papa" and attending all of the grandkids' events.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Hoehn.
He will be greatly missed by his family which includes his wife, Janice M. Deiner Lesko, whom he married April 25, 1964 in Girard; also by a son Jeffrey S. Lesko and his wife Jill of Sarver, PA daughter, Jennifer S. Schwerin and her husband Doug of Indianapolis, IN.;his grandchildren, Allison and Mario Lesko and Makena Schwerin; a sister Joyce Kulyk and her husband Larry of Albion; four brothers, John R. Lesko of Erie, Robert T. Lesko of Erie, Kenneth Lesko of LasVegas, NV, Jerome Lesko and his wife June of Girard and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM at Daniel R. Edder Funeral Home, 309 Main St. East, Girard. A Prayer service will be held there on Wednesday at 1:30PM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 2PM.
Burial will be in the Springfield Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Church or to A.F. Dobler Hose Co., 12 Mechanic St., Girard,PA. 16417
To send condolences visit edderfuneralhome.com
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Jim was a wonderful person. We know he will be greatly missed. He\'ll certainly be keeping a watchful eye on his family from Heaven. Wish we were there with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Lesko/Schwerin family.
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Janice and family of Jim Lesko,he was a great classmate, and a great friend of mine ,and many others in school. Will never forget our Senior year at R.A.U.H.S.
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We send our prayers to Jim\'s family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you guys.
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Jeff, Jen, and Mrs. Lesko: I am sorry to learn of your loss. When I heard, I instantly pictured Mr. Lesko in my mind: sitting in the bleachers of the high school gym watching Jeff play ball and popping his head into my lab at Lord to say hello. You are all in my thoughts.
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We are so very sorry to learn of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayer always.
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Jen, Jeff, and Mrs. Lesko, I am so sorry for your loss. Most of my high school memories include the Lesko clan. Your family was always willing to put up with us! Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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We are friends of Jeff and Jill through the miracle of adoption and live in North Carolina. We are oh so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your sweet family member. Our hearts break for all of you - and we know first hand how hard this is. Please know you have friends that are holding you close - in heart and prayers - all across this country! We will continue to keep you close in prayers over time as you move forward in life. We are just so so sorry.
With great synpathy and love,
Bryan, Julia, Juliana, Curtis, Mac, Erin, John-Bryan and Abby Grace McKenzie
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I just recently learned of your loss am greatly saddened. I am so very sorry. I never had an opportunity to know Mr. Lesko well, however, he was very near and dear to my Father, whom I know is aching dearly for the loss of this wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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