Leroy W. Heasley, age 89, of Hermitage, was called to his Savior's side, on March 26, surrounded by family at his home.

Leroy was born on April 17, 1932 in Wheatland to William A. and Viola (Sankey) Heasley.  He grew up in the Shenango Valley, working alongside his Father at Heasley's Pennzoil Station in Farrell, and graduated from Sharon High School in 1951 having lettered in varsity football multiple seasons.

Leroy enlisted in the United States Navy in July of 1952, and served for 4 years as a Machinist Mate aboard the USS Franklin D Roosevelt, USS Missouri, and USS Ernest G Small. He continued his service to his country in the Naval Reserve until July 1960, achieved the rank of 3 ^rd Class Petty Officer, and was awarded the National Service Medal.

On September 15 ^th , 1956, he married his High School sweetheart, Shirley Maxwell, and returned to work at Sharon Steel, where he had worked previous to his Navy enlistment. Leroy spent more than 40 years working at Sharon Steel in the Locomotive and Car Shop Repair Division.

Leroy was an amazing mechanic as well as carpenter, and constructed much of his home, adding second floor bedrooms, bathrooms, dormers, and other improvements over time.

An avid Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates fan, Leroy watched the games and proudly displayed Black-n-Gold attire, banners in the yard, on flagpoles, and anywhere else that might convert the "lost, non-Black and Gold" fans.

A member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Sharon for more than 60 years, he served as Deacon, Elder, and Sunday School Teacher amongst other positions.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Shirley.  He is survived by his sister, Wilda Smith; his children, Phillip Heasley, (Madison, OH), Susan & Mark Formichella, (Hermitage, PA) and Peter & Melinda Heasley, (Leonardtown, MD), as well as his beloved grandchildren:  Matthew & Stephen Formichella and Sarah & Rebecca Heasley.

Leroy's family would like to thank those that lovingly assisted with his care including Anova Hospice and Visiting Angels; Gloria and Carol.

Memorial contributions in Leroy's name may be made to Joshua's Haven, 1230 Stambaugh Ave., Farrell, PA 16121; or the City Rescue Mission, 319 S. Croton Ave., New Castle, PA 16101.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until the time of the service Friday (04/01/2022) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon.

Funeral service and military honors will be at 7 p.m. Friday, in the funeral home, with Rev. Rick Stauffer, officiating.

Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Hermitage.