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Leon Brokenshire

August 16, 1930 — August 25, 2022

Leon F. Brokenshire Jr., 92, formerly of Dallas, PA, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, in Warwick, Rhode Island, surrounded by his family.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Leon and Daisy (Race) Brokenshire and was a graduate of Dallas High School. Leon served his country as a military policeman in the U.S. Airforce during the Korean War and was employed as a lineman with PP&L for over 30 years before his retirement in 1992.

Leon was a member of The Valley View Chapel in Larksville, where he previously served as a trustee. Additionally, he was a member of Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg, Irem Shrine, and George M. Dallas Masonic Lodge #531 F&AM, where he was a Past Master and a 33rd degree mason.

Leon enjoyed putting together jigsaw puzzles, staying active and pizza nights with his church family.  He was an avid sports fan of the Phillies, Eagles and Penn State Football. Above all, Leon loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, Leon was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, the former Elizabeth Lewis, his daughter, Karen Sulewski, his grandson, Adam Sulewski, and several siblings. He is survived by his daughter, Lori Hoats, West Warwick, RI, and his four grandchildren, Jamie and Keith Sulewski, and Jared and Courtney Hoats.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to his in-home caregivers, the staff at All American Assisted Living, and the staff at Brentwood Nursing and Rehabilitation for their compassionate care.

Leon’s family will remember his strong faith, love for life and his infectious smile.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 10:00 AM at The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, Pa 18612 with The Reverend Ron Cease, Pastor of Valley View Chapel, officiating. Interment will be in Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM. Masonic services will be conducted Tuesday evening. Online condolences may be made at Disquefuneralhome.com

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, Inc

2940 Memorial Hwy, Dallas, PA 18612

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Masonic Service

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Starts at 7:45 pm (Eastern time)

Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, Inc

2940 Memorial Hwy, Dallas, PA 18612

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, Inc

2940 Memorial Hwy, Dallas, PA 18612

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Interment

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas

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