Leo L. Karvois , 89, Girardville, formerly of Connerton and St. Clair, died Friday May 1, 2020, at Providence Place, Pottsville.
Born in Shenandoah, October 19, 1930, He was a son of the late Peter and Frances (Petskus) Karvois
He was a graduate of Butler Township High School after which he started his career in mining until he was drafted into the US Army on Feb 2, 1952. After training at Camp Pickett, VA & Camp Atterbury IN, Leo found himself on a year long tour of duty as a Medic for the 48 th Infantry Division in South Korea from 1953 to early 1954, attaining the rank of Sergeant.
Leo retired as a driller from Reading Anthracite Company and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America.
He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair, and a Pittsburgh Steelers Fan.
He was preceded in death by his wife Sophie (Jacobs) Karvois in 1997; Child Baby Karvois in 1957; brother Joseph Karvois in 2000; sister Eleanor Connell in 2004.
Surviving are Nieces Nephews including Marilyn Connell and her fiancé Mel Martin of Girardville; James Connell and his wife Georgann of Girardville; Paul Karvois and his wife Bonnie of Vorhees, NJ; Nancy Lockman and her husband Brian of Mechanicsburg; Trina Black and her husband Den of Chambersburg; Great Nieces and Nephews; Sister-In-Law Catherine Karvois of Chamberburg; The caring staff of the Connections Neighborhood Unit of Providences Place, Pottsville.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Private from St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair with Msgr. William F. Glosser officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Clare of Assisi Memorial fund 250 E. Hancock St. St. Clair, PA 17970. Burial with military honors will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville .