East Palestine-

Leroy R. Halverstadt, 69, of Leake St, passed away July 4, 2017 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.

He was born July 11, 1947 in  McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Mildred Randolph Halverstadt.

Leroy was a lifetime resident of Columbiana County. He was a member of the East Palestine Moose Lodge and the New Waterford Eagles. He was employed with Brave Industries in East Palestine as a Laborer. When not working, he enjoyed watching  NASCAR and camping.

Leroy is survived by his wife of 38 years, the former Carolyn Smith, who he married November 11, 1978; four sons, Ernie Halverstadt of PA; James (Mandy) Smith of East Palestine, Leroy Halverstadt of Negley and Bruce (Melissa) Halverstadt of New Waterford; one daughter, Tara (Steve) Halverstadt of Rogers; three sisters, Leona Wentz, Nancy Taylor, Susan Brant and ten grandchildren, Chelsea, Jessica, Kaitlynn, Beau, Allyson, Ty, Bryce, Mason, Aydin and Cheyann.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert, Jr. and Jack Halverstadt,Sr., as well as a sister, Shirley Halverstadt.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 23, 2017 from 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. at the New Waterford Community Center.