Lawrence Leider Obituary

Age - 95

September 11, 2023

Salem, OH

SALEM - Lawrence L. "Larry" Leider, 95, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was born to the late Fred and Helen Lieder in DuBoise, PA on April 23, 1928. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 73 years, Martha M. Leider; children, Sue (Thomas) Capel of Salem, Timothy L. (Linda) Leider of Conway, S. C. , Mark (Cindy) Leider of Salem; grandchildren, Amy, Heather, Danielle, Abi, Matthew, Tanielle, Rylee and Bailee; and great-grandchildren, Joshua, Austin, Hannah, Jacob, Samantha, Destiny, Chole, Nathan, and Brady. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Groves; brother, William Leider; and sister Helen Field. A proud US Navy veteran, Larry retired from the Ferro Corporation in Sebring in 1991. He enjoyed spending time with his family, time outdoors, and woodworking. Larry was also a member of the First Christian Church of Salem. Private services will be held. If unable to attend, join our complimentary "Hugs from Home" program at www. starkmemorial. com/hugs-from-home. Arrangements are being handled by Stark Memorial Funeral Home. To view Larry's obituary, send condolences or order flowers, visit www. starkmemorial. com.

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