Obituary for Leonard James Rebar
Leonard James Rebar, 84, of Boardman, passed away early Wednesday morning December 11, 2019 at his residence after a lengthy illness.
Born Marc h 20, 1935 in Atlantic, PA, he was the son of Mickles and Julia (Hancharick) Rebar. Mr. Rebar was re3tired from the former Howe’s Leather Co. in Curwensville. He was a member of the Madera LOOM and the Curwensville VFW. He was a U S Army Veteran.
He enjoyed hunting, shooting darts and especially spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
On June 3, 1960 in Winchester, VA, he wed the former Betty Jane Bray who survives along with 2 sons: Leonard “Lenny” Rebar II and wife Tera of Grampian and William “Bill” Rebar and his companion Cindy Shank of Boardman. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren: Elizabeth Rebar and companion Chris McGarry, Jamie Stephens and husband Travis, Emma Rebar and Abby Rebar; and 3 great grandchildren: Payton Perks, Willow Stephens and Kaelan McGarry.
In addition, his is survived by 2 brothers and 2 sisters: William Rebar and Mary Rebar of Curwensville, Mickles Rebar and wife Darlene of Osceola Mills and Juliann Zendak and husband Lawrence of Falls Church, VA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters Frances Rebar and Margaret Rebar and 4 brothers John, Paul, Andrew and Vincent Rebar.
Funeral Services for Leonard Rebar will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville on Monday December 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM, with Mr. Edward Putt officiating. Interment will be in the Fruit Hill Cemetery New Millport.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Sunday December 15 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM and again on Monday from 10:00 until time of services at 11:00 AM. Military Honors will be accorded at the funeral home by the Clearfield Honor Guard.
The family suggests contributions be made to either the America Cancer Society 108 R N Second Street Clearfield, PA 16830 or the Wounded Warrior Project 301 Grant Street Suite #900 Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Born Marc h 20, 1935 in Atlantic, PA, he was the son of Mickles and Julia (Hancharick) Rebar. Mr. Rebar was re3tired from the former Howe’s Leather Co. in Curwensville. He was a member of the Madera LOOM and the Curwensville VFW. He was a U S Army Veteran.
He enjoyed hunting, shooting darts and especially spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
On June 3, 1960 in Winchester, VA, he wed the former Betty Jane Bray who survives along with 2 sons: Leonard “Lenny” Rebar II and wife Tera of Grampian and William “Bill” Rebar and his companion Cindy Shank of Boardman. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren: Elizabeth Rebar and companion Chris McGarry, Jamie Stephens and husband Travis, Emma Rebar and Abby Rebar; and 3 great grandchildren: Payton Perks, Willow Stephens and Kaelan McGarry.
In addition, his is survived by 2 brothers and 2 sisters: William Rebar and Mary Rebar of Curwensville, Mickles Rebar and wife Darlene of Osceola Mills and Juliann Zendak and husband Lawrence of Falls Church, VA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters Frances Rebar and Margaret Rebar and 4 brothers John, Paul, Andrew and Vincent Rebar.
Funeral Services for Leonard Rebar will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville on Monday December 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM, with Mr. Edward Putt officiating. Interment will be in the Fruit Hill Cemetery New Millport.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Sunday December 15 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM and again on Monday from 10:00 until time of services at 11:00 AM. Military Honors will be accorded at the funeral home by the Clearfield Honor Guard.
The family suggests contributions be made to either the America Cancer Society 108 R N Second Street Clearfield, PA 16830 or the Wounded Warrior Project 301 Grant Street Suite #900 Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Sunday
15
Dec
3:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
Visitation
Monday
16
Dec
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
Service
Monday
16
Dec
11:00 AM
- 11:30 AM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
Funeral Service
Cemetery Details
Location
Fruit Hill Cemetery
120 Fruit Hill Road
New Millport, PA 16861
Memorial Contribution
American Cancer Society
108R North Second Street
Suite 1B
Clearfield,, PA 16830
Suite 1B
Clearfield,, PA 16830
Wounded Warrior Project
301 Grant Street
Suite 900
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Suite 900
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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