Leroy W Clingerman

A memorial Celebration will be held at a later date for Leroy Wayne Clingerman, 80, of Salem who passed away Thursday, January 20, 2011, in Hospice House. Leroy was born August 6, 1930 in Austintown the son of Herbert and Seldia (Grier) Clingerman. He was the owner of Clingerman House Movers and Construction Inc. since 1960 and had also worked for Broomall Construction in Salem for 13 years from 1947 until 1960. Leroy was a life long area resident and an army veteran serving from 1955 to 1956. Leroy was a man that had a true love of nature. He was a long time member of the Mahoning County Coon Hunter’s Club of Ellsworth. All throughout the years he could be found working in his garden or spending long hours in the woods. He leaves behind three sons; Dennis of North Carolina, William of Homeworth, OH, and Bruce of Youngstown, one brother; Lester Clingerman of Berlin Center, three step-brothers; Franklin McGown, Melvin McGown, and Harry Price all of Youngstown, as well as seven grandchildren. Besides his parents, Leroy was preceded in death by one brother; Chester Clingerman and two sisters; Viola Watson and Miriam Nations. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his honor to Hospice of the Valley 5190 Market Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44512. Arrangements are by the Lane Funeral Home Canfield Chapel.