Leo (Lee) Michael Yoswick, 70, of Clearwater, Florida returned to his Heavenly Father on December 22, 2009. He was born on November 18, 1939 in Leisenring(1), PA to Helen and Leo C. Yoswick. He is survived by his wife, Marleen B. Yoswick; children Aprile Murphy of Pasadena, MD, Lee A. Yoswick of Dover, DE, Fay Ellers of Orem, UT; stepsons, Richard Petry of Pinellas Park, FL, Carl Petry of New Port Richey, FL; sisters Dottie Keller of Baltimore, MD, Clara Volkman of Marriotsville, MD; and 10 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by sisters, Mary Mangosh, Rita Miner and Ellen Scott.
Leo served his country honorably and was stationed in Germany from 1963-1965. He was a dedicated employee with Joseph E. Seagrams & Son Co. He retired in 1993 after 32 years of service. Leo was very active in his religion, showing great faith and always giving thanks and praise to the Lord. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, and hunting with his children. He had a love of old westerns and Charlie Chan movies. His wife Marleen taught him how to crochet and he spent many hours making toys and animals for children that attended his church and he donated many to the local nursing home. His handmade gifts always brought a smile to those who received them. Leo also enjoyed country dancing with his wife Marleen and taught others as well.
His family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to his many doctors and nurses who encouraged him to keep fighting and for their outstanding dedication and service to Dad and our family. We would like to recognize Suncoast Hospice – Yellow Team; we couldn’t have made it without you, thank you.
In memory of Leo please donate to Suncoast Hospice so they may continue to provide others with their wonderful service. You can donate online at www.thehospice.org in memory of him. Donations may also be mailed to: The Hospice Foundation of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd. Clearwater, FL 33760
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Faith Family Outreach Church, 2045 Palmetto St. Clearwater, FL. Services provided by Pastor Steve Nicholson. The family wishes to invite all to attend a viewing prior to the service starting at 9:30 a.m. Interment at Bushnell National Cemetery 6502 S.W. 102nd N. Ave. Bushnell, FL 33513 with full military honors immediately following service.
God Be With You, Till We Meet Again.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Leo. He was good person. Our hearts go out Marleen and the rest of teh family during this difficult time.
Dad will be remembered forever. We know he’s with our Heavenly Father. We will treasure our memories with him. He was a devoted Dad to Richard and I (Silvia-Richard’s wife)and Grand Dad to our 3 girl’s (Anna, Brittany and Arabelle). Anna also learned to crochet and swim with her poppy. He welcomed me with open arms when I became part of their family. He also walked me down the aisle at my Wedding to Richard (his son) and was Richard’s Best Man too! We were married in the same Church where he praised. Those were one of many wonderful memories we will remember forever. Until we meet again Dad (Poppy), You are in our Thought’s and Heart’s Forever! GOD SAW YOU WERE GETTING TIRED AND A CURE WAS NOT TO BE,SO HE PUT HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND WHISPERED, “COME TO ME.” WITH TEARFUL EYES WE WATCHED YOU, AND SAW YOU PASS AWAY. ALTHOUGH WE LOVED YOU DEARLY, WE COULD NOT MAKE YOU STAY. A GOLDEN HEART STOPPED BEATING, HARD WORKING HANDS AT REST. GOD BROKE OUR HEARTS TO PROVE TO US, HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST! Love you forever Dad, Silvia
I am always going to love and miss my Grandpa. He was a great person and I am very greatful for knowing him. He taught me how to crochet and how to swim. I remember us always watching the show MASH. He may be gone for now but he will always be in my heart forever. I love you Poppie!
To my dad with love,I will aiways remember the times we went fishing. I will always remember the trips we shared,you always made people smile and laugh, I will always LOVE YOU DAD!!!
To my dad with love,I will aiways remember the times we went fishing. I will always remember the trips we shared,you always made people smile and laugh, I will always LOVE YOU DAD!!!
My Dearest Love,,,You have gave me an awesome 25 years,What a Blessing to know you are walking with the Father,,,,You made me laught so much,You always took care of me when I was sick,,,You were the joy of my life,,,And NO one will ever take your place,,,You are my 1 & only,,,My Love Praise be to God,Thank you Father for giving me such an awesome Husband,,,I love you Honey,,,
Uncle Lee, the time we had to share together was way too short, I am so thankful My family had the chance to know You.Especially My Mom. Thank You for all You and Aunt Marleen were to her. Now You are walking in heaven with Mom and Grandpa, I know You are happy and no longer in pain. And I can just imagine Your smile and baby blues light up heaven just like they did every room you walked into on earth. Until we meet again , Love You Lisa
Poppie,,,I sure do miss you,& love you,and will love you always,,,,Lour loving wife,,,,,
Dearest Dad,
Although our time together may have been short compared to the years we’ve lived upon this earth, the memories I have will last a lifetime. I know I drove you crazy by fussing over you the last few months of your life, but that’s what daughters are for. I love you very very very much Dad. God be with you till we meet again.
Poppy… Stayin strong because I’m your oldest son , Remember you told me too ! I sit alone at times remembering all you have said to me . And always I have tears. Poppy I miss you soo much . I have felt you soo many times ,when I think I can not make the day through . Fay always tells me ” what would Dad do ?” Dad .. you know how much I hated… when she was right… and she the baby (your)but I was the favorite.. HaHa Poppy I love you so very,very,very much. Anne and I are doing great and I did it Poppy.. we are getting Married March 8 2011 Your other Baby loves and misses you so tooo. God I wish you were still here in the flesh.I know you are lookin in on me I love you Poppy…Lee Allen
Hey Poppy … Just a few days past Valentines Day . We are making it through another (2) Snow Blizzard ,in one week up here. You sure have been on my mind , the last couple of days !! GOD I miss you !! Wanted to say Hi to you and to let you know all is well. Anne & I .. Love You Very,Very,Very Much And miss hearing you say that . Talk to you soon Poppy Lee Allen
Poppie,,,,What can I say,,,It sure not the same,But we knew that it would be like that,,,,I didn’t think I would make it with out you,,,,But The Lord is helping me so much,,,My crying has slowed down a bit,,,,I see you every where at the house,,,I know your here with me ,,,My Spirit can tell….I miss you soooooooooooooo much,There for a while I wanted to be with you ,,and not here,But I know the Father has more for me to do,,,,So I’m going to be ok,,,,Poppie I love you sooo much,,and I’ll talk to you more later ok,,,,Love Your Babe,,
My Dearest Dad ;Thoughts of you are always on my mine . I think of the many things ,we talked about in the last days . I still hear you saying ” Be strong because your the oldest son ” I believe that it has really help me in different ways .Poppy I miss you and love you very ,very ,very much .Talk to you soon. Lee Allen
Just stopped by Poppie to say,I love you,,And that I mis you O so much,,,But I know you having a great time,with you sister’s and all our friends that are up there with you,,,It s getting easyer,,But not that much,,,I’m going to have my left knee taken care of next month around the 15th I think,,It’s the same thing they had to do to the right on,you remenber,,,you were so awesome with me ,,,making sure I was doing what the Dr told me to do,,,Well Sil will be here doing the same thing,,well I’m going fofr now ,Just wanted to touch Base,,love ya Poppie,,,,Loving you always,,your Leaption,
Hey Poppie; What’s you doing ? Are you helping someone ? Knowing you…. you are .Anne missing you too, We are going to the Poconos tonight or it is a surprise she does not know, for our anniveristy . God I wish you were able to see .. I know.. you can.. the mountains again. Missing you and love you very,very,very much Dad . Just wanted to pass you a note. Love Lee Allen
Happy Easter,Poppie,,,I know your having an awesome time there with our Lord,,,HE IS ALIVE,,,,,,,Had and awesome service this morning,,Had an Easter Egg hunt for the Children,I’m baking cup cake;s Poppie your welcome to some ok,,,,Just wanted to say Hi and that I love you and talk to you later,,,
Love you Poppie,,,Just wanted to stop by and let you know,,,Miss you,
Hi Poppie ,,,,Just stoped by to say I love you,And hope you having an awesome time with the family,,,sissie & I are comming to see you in the morn,ok,,,,Talk to you soon,,,Remenber I LOVE YOU,,,,
Hi poppie,,,,,Saw you lot today,,It is so pretty up there,You would be pleased,,,Sat with you for awhile,,,and talked to ya,,It is so quite and peaceful Poppie,,,,You can look all around and see nothing but tree’s and other green lots,,,So SO pretty,,,,But its so far to go,,I will see you there on your birthday ok,,But for now ,Just remenber I love you,with all my heart, & miss you so much,,
Hi poppie,,Just stopped to say I love you,,And to let you know what is happening,,,Well I finished Annie’s baby doll,and mailed it off to her,,,And went to the flea market,,for the first time,since you have been gone,,Jeff is back with Jelvis,now every weekend,,I’m starting to get back into door greeting at Church,,,I think it’s about time,,,Maybe Ushering to,,in afew month’s,,well I’m going will talk to you later,,All my love,,, Mar
Hey Poppie; Just stopped in to say hi to you ! You have been on my mind alot ,the pass few days . Been Praying for your help . Been going through a few things . Waiting for you to sit with me Dad Please talk to me tonight . I know you ..your helping someone ,who really needs your love.You always did give it to everyone . I’ll be waiting. I love you very,very,very much
Happy Father’s Day,,,Poppie,,,Love ya,,,
Hi Poppie….Just a few to say Hi,,,& let you know how things are going,,,,It’s been 7 month’s since you went home,,,,,It’s still hard I miss u so much,,,,Well it’s any day now for Carl & Ann for the baby,,our little Grandaughter will be here,,,Remenber Poppie I love u,,,,Please let me know your still looking out for me,,ok,,well I’m going for now,,ok,,Talk to ya later,,,
Hi Poppie,,,,just wanted to say Hi and tell u all about our Granddaughter,,She is so beutiful,so perfect,poppie,,I know u can see all the kid’s,,,She is 6lbs14oz,17in,,Blue eyes at least for now,,Brown hair,,,I think she has Ann’s nose,& Carl’s eyes,,,,love u honey,,talk to u soon,,,
Well Poppie ,,,,It’s comming up on 2 yrs since u went home to the Father,,,I sure do miss u,,& love u,,,,
Hey Pop ,
Have been thinking About you. Anne and I just celebrated our First anniversary .We went to Sedona AZ. Missing you Have not heard from any Family from Florida . Be seeing you soon .Love ya Pop
Pop…
Just sitting here doing some paperwork with the business.Things are going pretty good , busy with work.
I have been thinking about you alot this month . It has been 5 yrs. almost , yesterday was my Birthday .I miss the phone call from you. I. Love you pop and miss you every day. I lost contact with the Family in Florida, don’t know if they are still there or interested in your site.. anyway..
I LOVE YOU VERY VERY VERY MUCH
LEE ALLEN
Pop;
I wanted to stop in with a little note.
I have been thinking about you, and I know you have been answering my Prayers.
I have been going through alot and you were right !
I am going to make it ,through this sickness .
I think about all you went through yourself, with the trails and heartache .
Dad; It is very hard at times, BUT as FAY would say…. What Would Dad Do ?
Then …. I remember….As you would do in your loving way, God I miss you Pop I love you very, very, very much !
Thank you for your help Pop and I’ll see you soon .
Your oldest Son
LEE ALLEN
Hey Pop,
I was having a real hard time , the other day.
The thought came to me… what Fay said to me one time .
” What would Dad Do ”
So.. I found myself on my knees and asking for help , and I know you helped me.
I REMEMBER all the things that you have said to me !
I wish you can see me now , well I know you can.
IT has been almost 11 months now being SOBER !
Just wanted to stop in and drop you a note.
I don’t know why NO ONE Else has in a long time .
You will from me.
I love you very very very much.
Lee Allen
Hey Poppie,
Hey there Babe ;-) , Just a quick note to say hello and to tell you that I have been thinking about you. And I love you very very very much.
Anne and I are over and going through alot , but I..as you know… I am still Sober !
May, 28 2014 is my Anniversary Date .
Working the Steps in AA , letting god open and close doors .
Spoke to mom , look down on her . Her health is not so good.
I hope to be moving down to Florida after the New Year.
I love you Pop , very very very much, hope to see you soon.