Leon M. Estes

Leon M. Estes, 90, of Sayre, PA, formerly of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Sayre Healthcare Center.

He was born November 23, 1934, in South Waverly, PA, the son of the late Earl and Mary (VanRiper) Estes.

Leon was a Veteran of the US Navy as an Engineman for 10 years, and served in the US Army Reserves for 10 years. He retired from Hardinge Brothers in Elmira as a Machinist, retiring after decades of faithful service. Leon was a jack of all trades and at any time he would lend a hand to anyone who needed it.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brothers, Alfred, John, Clinton, Paul, Donald, and Eugene Estes.

Leon is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years; Betty M. (Platt) Estes, his daughter; Donna Estes, sister-in-law; Brenda Ferguson, brother-in-law; Gary Chandler, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

A Time of Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 24 from 1pm-1:30pm at the Lowery-Urban Funeral Home, 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 1:30pm.

Burial will follow in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA.

Memorial donations may be made in Leon’s memory to: Happy Tails No Kill Sanctuary, 500 Cemetery Road, Towanda, PA 18848.

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