Leon Griswold

Obituary of Leon A. Griswold

GRISWOLD , LEON A. Age 85 of Horseheads , NY passed away on Thursday September 24 , 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. Leon was born April 11 , 1930 in Elmira , NY the son of the late Howard William Griswold and Helen I. Pepper Griswold . He was a graduate of Southside High School . Leon married his wife , Priscilla Tompkins Griswold , on October 17 , 1964 and they would have celebrated their 51st Wedding Anniversary on October 17 , 2015 . Leon was a Partner and Vice-President of Elmira Quality Printers in Elmira and a member of the International Typographical Union . He was a member and moderator of the American Baptist Community Church in Big Flats , member and Past President of the Elmira Kiwanis Club , served on the Board of The Office of the Aging , and was a volunteer at the Big Flats Food Pantry and Meals On Wheels . Leon loved his family and friends and cherished the time he spent with them. Mr. Griswold is survived by his loving and devoted wife Priscilla Tompkins Griswold ; his loving children : Laura (Edouard) Koeppel of East Amherst , NY , Jennifer (Russell) Howe of Corning , NY and Philip (DeAna) Griswold of Horseheads , NY ; beloved grandchildren : Amanda Jane Koeppel and Rebecca Louise Howe ; brother and sister-in-law : Norman & Annice Griswold of Pine Valley , NY ; sister and brother-in-law : Lois & Henry Landmesser of Laurens , SC ; several nieces , nephews , cousins , and a host of caring friends . Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS , NY on Monday September 28 , 2015 from 6-8 PM. Mr. Griswold's Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday September 29 , 2015 at 4 PM at The American Baptist Community Church 180 Hibbard Road Horseheads , NY . Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads , NY at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers , those wishing may remember Leon through memorials to The American Baptist Community Church P.O. Box 175 Big Flats , NY 14814 or to a charity of one's choice.
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Monday
28
September

Visitation at Funeral Home

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday, September 28, 2015
Lynch Funeral Home Inc
318 West Broad Street
Horseheads, New York, United States
Tuesday
29
September

Funeral Service

4:00 pm
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
American Baptist Community Church
180 Hibbard Road
Horseheads, New York, United States

Final Resting Place

Maple Grove Cemetery
715 W. Broad St.
Horseheads, New York, United States
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