Emmett Leroy Springer, Sr.
Emmett Leroy Springer, Sr., 87 of Uniontown, Pa., passed away July 6, 2009 in Canton, Ohio. He was born on October 27, 1921 at Messmore, Pa., son of Maude Belle (Hixon) Springer and Albert Andrew Springer.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife of 66 years Elsie Irene (Pratt) Springer and infant Shelby Jean Springer and two sisters and one brother.
He is survived by one sister Annabelle Angel of Cleveland, Ohio. In addition, surviving are two children: Emmett L. Springer, Jr. and his wife Jane of Valrico, Fla. and Mark W. Springer and his wife Vickie of Canton, Ohio; three grandchildren: Tamela Diaz, Pamela Weisbrodt and Timothy J. Springer; six great-grand-children: Savannah, Gabriella, Frank and Jacob Diaz and Hunter and Spencer Weisbrodt.
He was a Navy Veteran of World War II and retired from the Uniontown Post Office in 1976 after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Cherry Tree Alliance Church.
Calling hours will be at CRAWFORDFUNERAL HOME in Hopwood on Friday, July 10, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Robert Ellenberger officiating.
The Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park in Brownfield.