Leo Joseph Masztak, 85, passed away on April 20, 2023. He was born on Aug 15, 1937, in Pittsburgh, PA.  He was a loving husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and a loyal friend to many.  Leo believed life was to be lived, and got up every day with the expectation of experiencing life as fully as he could. He was thankful for his many blessings in life. When asked how he was doing, his typical response was "terrifically terrific!"  He was always available to lend a hand to someone in need.

He married Anna Marie Walkowski on April 30, 1959. Together they raised two children, Leana (Cropp)  and Douglas. Their family enjoyed travelling on yearly family vacations, local camping and home improvements. He was an avid photographer, developing his own photos and and loved gardening, woodworking and being outdoors.  They enjoyed 30 years of happy marriage until Anna's passing due to cancer.  He worked for many years at GE Nela Park.  Though he had relocated from Pittsburgh to Ohio, Leo remained a devout Pittsburgh Steelers fan all his life and loved watching them play.

Leo met Diane Burnside (n Webster) in 1993 while they were both members of the North Coast Sailing Singles club.  Leo was the proud captain of the Leos Toy 2, a sailboat docked for many years at the Sandusky Harbor Marina. Leo and Diane married on June 8, 2002.  Together they also enjoyed many adventures sailing the Leos Toy 2 and other boats. They boarded 21 cruises visitng countries all over the world, and lived in their dream home right on a lake with a dock for their home boats just outside their door.  Leo and Diane kept lovely flower gardens, and he continued woodworking and crafted many beautiful things for his home, family and friends. In retirement Leo was a member of The Babes of 1916 and enjoyed playing on their softball and volleyball teams.  He and Diane were regular bowlers.  He remained a positive person through his struggle with COPD and enjoyed the company of people he loved right up until his death.

He is preceeded in death by his wife Anna Marie Masztak (Walkowski,) and brother Thomas Masztak.

Leo is survived by his wife Diane,  His daughter Leana Cropp (Mike), Son Douglas Masztak (Karen) and stepdaughters Wendy Donahue (Brian) and Carolynn Burk (Eric), and his sister Ruth Dollin.

Leo was blessed with 14 grandchildren; Anne Marie Duncan (Scott,) Steven Michael Cropp, Edward Andrew Cropp, Colin Donahue (Rebecca), Katie Mandelik (Sean), Cillian Donahue (Elizabeth), Connor Donahue, Lee Burk (Whitley), Jena Shoaf (Luke), Ella Burk, Ty Burk, Kim Nehrenz, Jessica Nehrenz, and Emily Nehrenz.   He had 3 great-granchildren; Natalie Levi, Clara, and Rose, and was happy to know two more great -grandchildren are to arrive this year. Leo was also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Friends may join his family for visitation on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 1PM-3PM and 6PM-8PM at Crown Hill Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be at Crown Hill Funeral Home at  12:30PM on Friday, April 28, 2023 with burial immediately following at Crown Hill Cemetery.