Obituary of Leonard Irvine

Leonard J. “Sonny” Irvine, 85, of 654 Elm St., Tionesta died at 9:27 AM on Sunday, July 14, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Irvine was born on May 14, 1928 in Erie to Leonard A. and Mary Edna “Sally” Irvine. He married Maxine Carlson on June 8, 1985 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. He was a graduate of Bradford High School. Mr. Irvine also served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was employed as a carpenter for the Carpenter’s Local Union in Cleveland, OH. Leonard was a member of the Garrettsville Masonic Lodge, Cleo J. Ross Post 368 American Legion and the Moose Club. Mr. Irvine was adopted into the Shanee Indian Tribe which is where he developed his passion for making Native American Indian crafts. Leonard especially enjoyed telling stories. He is survived by his wife Maxine Irvine of Tionesta; four children, Leonard J. Irvine and wife Bonnie of Stow, OH, Dennis M. Irvine of Tallmadge, OH, Dori J. Dixon and husband Cal of Stow, OH, Michael W. Irvine and wife Patty of Cuyahoga Falls, OH; four step-children, Gerold Goodwill of Titusville, Dennis Goodwill and wife Marti of Titusville, Chris Sutton and partner Jose’ US Army stationed in Korea; William Moore and wife Donna of Cheyenne, WY; 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 9 step-grandchildren, 6 step-great grandchildren, and a sister, Jean Kindland of Erie. Mr. Irvine was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Irvine. A memorial service will be conducted for family and friends at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home on Thursday at 2:00 PM with Rev. James Evilsizor, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.