John married WITTKOP, Mary C on 9 Mar 1929 in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Mary (daughter of WITTKOP, Albert John and BATES, Abbe) was born on 5 Nov 1912 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 Dec 1981 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John 'Jack' Leis of Kodak, TN ( formerly of Lockport, NY, and Naples, FL), walked through the gates of Heaven to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 23rd, 2017. He was the son of John and Mary (Witkop) Leis, born February 2nd, 1930 in Lockport.
As a young adult, John was a farmer and then became a carpenter and later a general contractor. After moving to Naples, Florida, he continued working in construction as a carpenter and a mason, later he worked at Home Depot. After moving to Kodak, Tennessee, in 1999, he transferred to a east Knoxville area Home Depot, retiring in 2001 to build their new home. Being a talker and people person he returned to work at the Kodak Food City for six years where he was loved by all the children and parents that crossed paths with him. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Survived by his loving wife of 65 years this April 19th, Shirley (Zimmerman) Leis; and children, Cynthia (Delbert) Anderson, Duane Leis, Rodney (Stephanie) Leis, and Murray Leis. Also ten grandchildren; and seven, soon to be eight, great-grandchildren; sister, Elenor (John) Dunkelburger; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his eldest son, John Alan in 1998; his youngest son, Gerald Kent in 1966; and brothers, Robert (Patricia) Leis, and Gordon and his wife Catherine Leis.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorials made be made to Amedisys Hospice Care, 1420 Dutch Valley Rd., Suite C, Knoxville, TN 37918 or to Pathways Church, 1126 Wagner Dr., Sevierville, TN 37862.

Family/Spouse: ZIMMERMAN, Shirley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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April 20, 2012
Robert W. Leis

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

SAFETY HARBOR, FL — Robert W. Leis, 81, of Sevierville, TN, formerly of Lockport, NY, walked through the gates of Heaven to meet his Lord Jesus Christ on April 11, 2012. He was born in Lockport, NY on February 17, 1931, son of the late John and Mary (Witkop) Leis.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Patricia (Clark) Leis, who provided compassionate and constant care since his illness began in 2005. Robert was the loving father of two daughters, Vicki (Keith) Smith of Lockport, NY and Julie (Kevin) Szatkowski of Safety Harbor, FL. He is survived by four granddaughters and one grandson, Melanie Smith of Washington, DC, Valerie Smith of Lockport, NY, and Jamilyn, Kameron and Kaitlyn Szatkowski of Safety Harbor, FL. He is survived by one brother, John (Shirley) Leis of Sevierville, TN; one sister, Eleanor (John) Dunkelberger of Lockport, NY; one sister-in-law, Catherine Leis of Long Beach, CA; several nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and cousins. He was predeceased by one brother, Gordon L. Leis, who died just eight days before his own passing.

Robert, also known as Bob, graduated from Lockport High School in 1948. In 1949 he enlisted in the US Army serving until 1952. While in the army he was stationed on the Pacific Island of Guam and was able to travel to Tokyo, Japan. Bob worked at Guterl Special Steel from 1952 until their closing in 1983. He then went to work for the Town of Lockport Water Department until he moved to Tennessee in 1995. During his retirement in Tennessee he enjoyed working at Dollywood. Bob was a member of the American Legion and First Baptist Church in Sevierville, TN. Bob enjoyed reading, bowling, baseball, boxing, watching football and spending time with his family and friends. His unique sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service in celebration of his life on May 12th, beginning at 10 AM at The Chapel at CrossPoint, 500 CrossPoint Parkway, in Getzville.

Visit www.lockportjournal.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Family/Spouse: CLARK, Patricia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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April 9, 2012
Gordon L. Leis

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

LONG BEACH, CA — Gordon L. Leis, 80, of Long Beach, CA, formerly of Lockport, NY, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2012. He was born in Lockport on February 13, 1932, son of the late John and Mary (Witkop) Leis.

He graduated from Lockport High School in 1949, and in 1951 enlisted in the Air Force. He was stationed at Sampson Air Force Base in Geneva, NY, Lowry AFB in Denver, CO, MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL. At college he majored in sociology, which prepared him to be a Professor in Sociology at Long Beach University.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Catherine (Dolan) Leis from Scotland, who met Gordon in London, England, and were united in marriage in 1958. She is now in a nursing home in Long Beach. Also survived by son, Colin Leis; daughter, Tracey (James) Nelson, both in California. He was predeceased by son, Kevin Leis. He is survived by three granddaughters; one grandson; two brothers, John (Shirley) Leis; Robert (Patricia) Leis, both in Tennessee; one sister, Eleanor (John) Dunkelberger in Lockport.

A memorial service will be held later this month in Long Beach.

Visit www.lockportjournal.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Gordon married DOLAN, Catherine in 1958. Catherine was born in Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Eleanor Dunkelberger

October 27, 1933 - June 4, 2020
Eleanor M. Dunkelberger, of Lockport, NY, age 86, entered into eternal rest on June 4, 2020. She was born to the late John and Mary (Witkop) Leis on October 27, 1933.
She is predeceased by her three brothers, John "Jack" (Shirley) Leis, Robert "Bob" (Patricia) Leis, and Gordon (Catherine) Leis. She is survived by her loving husband, John, of 63 years, whom she wed on May 11, 1957. She was a devoted mother to Janet Ingalsbe of California and Steven Dunkelberger of Tennessee. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Michelle (Micheal) Scinta, Troy Dunkelberger of Ohio, Jessica Ingalsbe and Chelsea Dunkelberger; two great-granddaughters, Hailey and Emily Dunkelberger; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the First Bible Baptist Church located at 949 Lincoln Ave., Lockport, on Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 5-8 PM. Services also provided by the Peter K. Leslie Funeral Home at 250 Orchard Park Rd., Buffalo.
"And this is the promise which he himself made to us: Eternal Life" 1 John 2:25.Published on June 8, 2020

Eleanor married DUNKELBERGER, John C on 11 May 1957 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ANDERSON, Delbert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Stephanie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SMITH, Keith. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SZATKOWSKI, Kevin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: NELSON, James. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: INGALSBE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]