The Herald, Sharon, Pa.

Previous Obits

Related Photos

November 17, 2009

James Leonard McCoy

County native was Navy veteran, engineer, hunter

JACKSON, Mich. — James Leonard McCoy of Jackson passed away at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in his home. He was 73.

Mr. McCoy was born on Good Friday, April 10, 1936, in McCoytown in Pine Township, a son of Charles Mead McCoy and Alice Carly McCoy.

Leonard graduated from Mercer High School, class of 1954.  He graduated from Grove City College, class of 1958, with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering.

In 1959, he joined the Navy and attended OCS in Rhode Island, graduating as an ensign. He served on the USS Monrovia with the Mediterranean fleet followed by reserve duty, attaining the rank of lieutenant.

Leonard established his home in Michigan, first in Dexter and Ann Arbor, then Ypsilanti, and finally Jackson.

He was employed as a certified professional engineer and established his own consulting business.

Leonard excelled in the adventure of sports, hunting, especially the pursuit of the ruffed grouse with his hunting partners, and the companionship of his dogs through many years in the coverts. Cappy, Grunter, Myo, Pecas I and Pecas II served him well.

Leonard is survived by a sister, Clara E. and her husband James Knapp, Texas; a brother, Charles M. McCoy, Pennsylvania; a sister, Patricia L. McCoy, wife of Allen C. McCoy, who is deceased, Pennsylvania; as well as 11 nieces and nephews and their children.

James was preceded in death by his parents.

His family, his companions and Pecas II will miss his presence on the skiremish line.

McCOY

James Leonard, 73, Jackson, Mich.

Calling hours: There will be no funeral service. Condolences may be posted at www.desnoyerfuneralhome .com

Service: Memorial service to be announced later.

Burial: Disposition will be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by DESNOYER FUNERAL HOME, 204 N. Blackstone, Jackson.

Text Only
Previous Obits
  • Marie E. Dalo

    Marie E. Dalo, formerly of Highland Road, Sharon, passed away at 6:50 a.m. Friday (9-30-11) in White Cliff Nursing Home, Greenville, where she was a resident since May. She was 97.

    October 2, 2011

  • Saturday, January 30

    Thelma’s Sports Nook Experienced line
    cook wanted,
    apply in person.

    January 29, 2011

  • Anna Louise Guyton obit photo Anna Louise Guyton Anna Louise Guyton, a resident of 173 Evergreen Drive, Franklin, died peacefully at 1:10 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2010, in UPMC-Northwest, Seneca, after a courageous nine-year battle with cancer.

    May 15, 2010 1 Photo

  • W. Perry McKnight obit photo W. Perry McKnight

    W. Perry McKnight, formerly of State Street, Grove City, passed away at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2010, Grove Manor, Grove City. He was 94.

    May 7, 2010 1 Photo

  • Margarette C. Fessel obit photo Margarette C. Fessel

    Margarette C. Fessel of 474 Towerwood Blvd., Lake Wales, Fla., formerly of Shady Avenue, Sharon, went home to be with the Lord at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Florida Hospital from complications after open heart surgery. She was 68.

    May 7, 2010 1 Photo

  • Paul E. Hoffman

    Paul E. Hoffman was called home on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, to be with his Lord and Savior. He was a resident at Trinity Living Center, Grove City, where he died after a long-term illness. He was 66.

    May 7, 2010

  • Mary Frances Pearce obit photo Mary Frances Pearce

    Mary Frances Pearce of 459 Boyd Drive, Sharon, passed away peacefully of natural causes at 8 p.m. Tuesday (5-4-10) in Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage. She was 86.

    May 7, 2010 1 Photo

  • Jason Edward Manwell obit photo Jason Edward Manwell

    A private funeral service will be held Saturday for Jason Edward Manwell of East Lackawannock Township, formerly of Boyd Drive in Hermitage. He passed away of natural causes at 10:28 p.m. Sunday (5-2-10) in Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township. He was 94.

    May 7, 2010 1 Photo

  • Robert Charles Dahl Jr.

    Robert Charles Dahl Jr. of Harker Heights, formerly of Sharon, died Thursday, April 22, 2010, in Harker Heights Hospice House, after fighting a valiant battle with cancer. He was 56.

    May 7, 2010

  • Patricia ‘Pat’ Bower

    Patricia “Pat” Bower of Pittsburgh passed away at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2010, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, after a brief illness. She was 56.

    May 7, 2010