Leonard Howard Darby, 88, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 02, 2019, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mr. Darby was born December 23, 1930, in Hermitage, a son of the late William Thomas and Marie (Miller) Darby.

Leonard was a lumberjack for more than 50 years and a longtime employee of Blaney Lumber Co., Hartford, OH. Following his retirement from the lumber industry, he worked for twelve years at Precision Steel Services in Farrell.

Leonard was a member of the Neshannock Alliance Church, West Middlesex.

An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed farming, hunting and woodworking.

He is survived by his wife, the former Betty Frederick, whom he married April 4, 1952; three daughters, Janet Campbell and her significant other Charlie Foltz, of Sharpsville, Beth Ann Butterfield and her husband Earl, of West Middlesex, and Lori Carnahan and her husband Rick, of Hubbard, OH; three sons, Leonard Darby and his wife Karen, of Transfer, Robert Darby and his wife Diane, of Hermitage, and Walter Darby and his wife Lori, also of Hermitage; twelve grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Besides his parents, Leonard was preceded in death by three brothers, Clifford, William and Samuel Darby; and a granddaughter, Jamie Bacon.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Neshannock Alliance Church, 3109 S. Keel Ridge Rd., West Middlesex, PA 16159 or to Sharon Regional Hospice.

Calling hours will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the Neshannock Alliance Church, West Middlesex.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.  Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, in the church, with Rev. Jeff Smith, senior pastor, officiating.  Interment: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.