September 21, 1930 - February 22, 2017 Date of Service: February 25, 2017 Funeral Home Scotchlas Funeral Home, Inc. |
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Leonard Dechnik, 86, formerly of Simpson died Tuesday at the Forest City Nursing Center. Born in Simpson, he was the son of the late John & Catharine Dechnik. He attended Fell Township Schools and had been employed by Simpson Casting Co. for many years. A fixture on the streets of Simpson, he was willing to help anyone in need. Leonard was a member of St. Rose Parish, St. Michael’s Church, Simpson. The family would like to thank the Forest City Assisted Living and Forest City Nursing Home Staffs, Dr. Tamra Bekele and Compassionate Care Hospice for their excellent care of Leonard. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is survived by nieces and nephews including his caregivers, Matthew Urbas and Lenore McGowan. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph & Chester and five sisters, Stastia, Josephine, Lenore, Amelia and Tillie. The funeral will be Saturday from the Joseph W Scotchlas Funeral Home, Inc 621 Main St., Simpson with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St. Michael’s Church, 46 Midland St., Simpson. Interment will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 4 to 7 PM. For directions or condolences visit: www.scotchalsfuneralhome.com |