JOHN CHRISTOPHER LEONARD, age 83 OF Twinsburg, OH entered into rest May 11, 2014. Adored husband of Cecilia (nee Gerding); loving father of Michael (Mary), John (Deborah), Cindy, Melissa (deceased-Matthew) and Laura; devoted grandfather of Emily, Jenna, Daniel, Ben, Joshua, John, Meghan and Rebecca and great grandfather of 4; loving brother of Mary and Judy; uncle and cousin to many. Preceded in death by his parents John and Anna Leonard. Mr. Leonard was a U.S.M.C. Veteran, and a long time employee of A&P Tea Company. Family will receive friends THURSDAY, MAY 15 AT 10:00-11:00 A.M. at SS. COSMAS AND DAMIAN CHURCH, 10419 RAVENNA RD., TWINSBURG, OH 44087. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL AT 11:00 A.M. FAMILY AND FRIENDS PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Family suggests donations in his name to SS. Cosmas and Damian Church Building Fund, The Foundation of the Twinsburg Public Library or St. Joseph''s Indian School of South Dakota. Interment All Saints Cemetery.