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Leo J. Dougherty, Sr.
July 04, 1933 to October 22, 2020
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Leo J. Dougherty, Sr., 87, of Union Twp., passed away Thursday evening, October 22, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.Mr. Dougherty was born July 4, 1933, in New Castle, a son of the late Patrick J. and Francis (Holiday) Dougherty. His wife of 60 years, the former Arlene M. Recheck, whom he married December 26, 1959, survives at home in Union Twp.
A lifelong area resident, he attended Union High School, and honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Era. For 27 years, Leo worked as a pipe cutter at LTV Steel, formerly Youngstown (Ohio) Sheet & Tube, and retired upon the plants closing in 1986.
Leo was a member of the Holy Spirit Parish of New Castle, St. Mary’s site. He loved watching football and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He also enjoyed being outdoors working in his vegetable and flower gardens.
Also surviving are a daughter, Donna (Jim) Szumlanski; and a son, Leo (Tamara) Dougherty, Jr., all of Union Twp.; and three granddaughters, Chelsea, Leeia and Alyssa Dougherty.
In addition to his parents, Leo was preceded in death by a son, Lenny Dougherty; two sisters, Francis “Boots” Burns and Mary Pfahles; and four brothers, Rev. Phillip Dougherty, Paul Dougherty, John Dougherty and Hubert “Mutt” Dougherty.
In keeping with his wishes, all services will be held privately. A Blessing Service will be conducted by Seminarian Merv Knieriam of Holy Spirit Parish. Interment will be at Madonna Cemetery, Union Twp.
Lord God, you are attentive to the voice of our pleading. Give Leo eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on him forever. Let us find in your Son comfort in our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.
