Leonard Waitkus
Leonard Waitkus, age 73, formerly of Freedom, died on Monday March 20, 2017 in Cranberry Twp. He was born on July 9, 1943 in New Kensington, PA. He was the son of the late Joseph & Frances (Kelly) Waitkus.
Leonard taught in Freedom Area for 37 years. He served as the Freedom Athletic Director, football & golf coach, a member of PSEA, NEA, MAC Coaches Assn., the Region Director of PASR. He was a Trustee, on the Board of Director and a member of Hall of Fame of the Freedom Area Education Foundation. Leonard served as State Secretary and Liaison to Lithuania for Knights of Columbus and was awarded the John Paul II Award for contributions to the Bishop’s Project of which he served as Chairman. He also served on the Board of Directors of McGuire Memorial. He was a member of St. Felix Catholic Church in Freedom.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Geraldine “Geri” Waitkus in 2005.
Surviving is his wife Janis Waitkus of Economy Borough, his children: Kelly & Michael Wetzel of Sewickley, Jim & Karen Waitkus of Newtown, PA, his grandchildren: Austin & Kathryn Wetzel and Ian & Luke Waitkus.
Friends are welcome to attend visitation on Thursday from 6 ~ 8pm and Friday from 2 ~4 & 6 ~ 8pm in the Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. 502 Adams St. Rochester where a prayer service will be conducted on Saturday at 9:30am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Felix Catholic Church in Freedom. Entombment will take place in Greenwood Memorial Park, New Kensington, PA
Memorial contributions may be made in Leonard’s name to McGuire Memorial 2119 Mercer Road New Brighton, PA 15066 or St. Felix Catholic Church 450 13th St. Freedom, PA 15042
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God bless you Lenny. The Knights who passed before you will undoubtedly give you a warm welcome.
Our deepest condolences to Janis and his family.
My sympathy to the Waitkus family, I remember him
from school. May God give you strength to get through
this time.
Mr. Waitkus was both my Geometry teacher and my golf coach for 3 years. He was a mentor to all of his students. I have many fond memories of our time in the classroom and on the golf course. He positively influenced many young lives. He will be missed. So sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Glen & Joanne Cripe
You will be truly missed Len. Although you were taken too soon, you are now in a place with all those you love who passed on before you. Our prayers are with you and your family and all those close to you who loved you as Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend.
Dear Kelly and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Jeff, Karen, Matt, Dylan and Daniel Russell
I will miss your smiling face and sitting in the same pew with you in church. God gained another great person. Hope to shake hands with you again one day.