Leonard G. Hetson 1936-2025

Leonard was born Feb. 21, 1936, in Sharon, Pa., a son of Albert and Susan Sholtis Hetsun. He was a 1954 graduate of Sharon High School.

He was a brick layer for 43 years, retiring in 1997, and was a member of Union Local 8 Ohio. Leonard was a Mason and belonged to Shenango Valley Lodge F & AM 810 of Hermitage, Pa.

Leonard was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing, camping, archery and his annual hunting trips with his family.

He was a member of Nativity of Christ Orthodox Church in Youngstown.

Leonard was a veteran in the United States Marine Corps serving during the Korean War, and served on a submarine in the Recon Division.

His wife, the former Helen Deck, whom he married in March 1975, passed away Jan. 18, 2022.

Leonard will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his sons, Gregory (Linda) Hetson of Lincolnton, North Carolina, Jeffrey (Mary) Hetson of Canfield and Eric (Diane) Hetson of Hubbard; stepchildren, Kim Anderson of Liberty, Jim (Nancie) DeRaud of Liberty and Douglas (Marilyn) DeRaud of Boardman; and nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; his brother, Eugene Hetson; his sister, Dorothy Fike; and brother-in-law, Robert Fike.

There will be services held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, with calling hours prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m., at Nativity of Christ Orthodox Church, 727 Miller St., Youngstown.

Leonard will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Hermitage, Pa.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home.

Family and friends are invited to visit the funeral home’s website at www.stewart-kyle.com to share memories and condolences.

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