Leigh D. Sigel

There are no services or calling hours for Leigh D. Sigel, 73, who died Thursday afternoon at Austinwoods Nursing Center in Austintown. He was born June 15, 1935 in Youngstown, the son of Elwood E. and Ethel (Foor) Sigel, and he resided in this area all of his life. He was a 1953 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1958-1960. He worked as a journeyman die maker for General Motors Lordstown for several years before retiring. He had also worked for McKenzie Muffler and Hines Industries. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking. One of his favorite activities was playing Bluegrass music on his banjo and guitar. Leigh was a quiet and gentle man and he will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him. He is survived by a sister, Neoma Ruth Sigel, with whom he made his home, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters; Wanda Foor, Amy Herman, Winifred Robinette, and Ilene Walsh. Memorial contributions may be made in Leigh’s memory to the Salvation Army. Arrangements are being handled by the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel.