Leo Fortsch

Leo C. Fortsch, age 75, of Girard, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at his residence.

He was born in Punxsutawney, PA on March 31, 1941, a son of the late Leo and Agnes Sadoski Fortsch.

Leo graduated from McDowell High School. He worked for Steris Corporation as a trouble shooter.

He enjoyed gardening and had an extraordinary green thumb. Leo loved spending time outdoors riding four wheelers, flying kites and especially his remote airplanes. He was a devoted husband and will be remembered as being a gentle loving soul.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Fortsch.

Leo is survived by his wife of 16 years, Jane Kulaga Fortsch; his children: Sherri Thomas and her husband Dale of Pittsburgh, Steven Fortsch of Erie, John Fortsch and his wife Shannon of Cranesville, and Vickie McClay and her husband, Darin of Fairview; a step daughter, Kimberley Wynn and her husband James of Sheffield, PA; and a brother William Fortsch and his wife Diane of North Carolina. He is further survived by nine grandchildren: Katie, Jackie, Garret, Heather, John Jr., Aja, Ian, Destiny and James; as well as a daughter in law, Joyce Fortsch of Erie.

Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main St. East in Girard, on Tuesday from 4-7 pm and attend Prayers at the funeral home on Wednesday at 9:30a.m followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m at St. John the Evangelist Church, 101 Olin Ave., Girard.

Burial will be at Delevan Cemetery in Delevan, NY on Friday, June 10th.

Memorials may be made to St. John’s Parish Center, 101 Olin Ave., Girard, PA 16417. Condolences may be sent to www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.