Leon H. Straughters

Leon H. “Tinker” Straughters of Avella, PA passed away on January 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 28th, 1949, in Connellsville, PA the son of the late Leon and Helen Straughters.

Tinker loved the Steelers, horses, and loved being around his grandkids and family. He will be welcomed by those who passed before him in Heaven including his parents, and siblings: Stanley and Margaret Straughters.

He leaves to cherish his memories his son, Jonathan Stokes of Avella, PA; grandchildren: Jonathan, Jr., Dejuan, Isaiah, and Silas, and Roman; great-grandchild, Malaki; siblings: James Stokes of New Mexico, Francis Straughters of Connellsville, Dee Straughters of Connellsville, Robin Straughters of Pittsburgh, Catherine Stokes of Maryland, and many nieces and nephews.

Services are entrusted to LANTZ Funeral Home, Inc., 297 E. Main St., Uniontown, PA where friends will be received on Friday, February 3rd from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, the hour of service.

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