Michael Nelson Leard

Michael  Nelson Leard, 73, of Worthington, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in Quality Life Services, Sarver.

He was born February 26, 1952 in Kittanning, son of Everett  and Ethel (Barto) Leard. .

Mike was a member of the Slate Lick Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder and was a member of the Freeport Odd Fellows. He retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry where he worked as a Prevailing Wage Inspector,.

He enjoyed drawing and painting, studying history, he loved Christmas and going to garage sales. He was active with the Armstrong County Republican Committee for many years and was also active with the JC's.

Surviving are his wife, Cheryl K. (Klingensmith) Leard of Worthington, one son, Christopher Leard of Worthington,  two daughters, Anna (Joel) Shuster of Freeport and Melissa (Jeff) Whitfield of Clinton, one grandson, Luke Whitfield, one brother, Alan (Lori) Leard of Vandergrift and one sister, Holly (Bob) Fletcher of Stow, OH.

Michael  was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends will be welcomed at the at the Welch Funeral Service LLC., 1032 Fourth Avenue, Ford City, on Saturday, July 12, 2025  from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and where services will be held on Sunday,
July 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM with Revenend John Tirpak officiating.  Interment will follow in the Ford City Cemetery.

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