Leonard was born May 30, 1949 in Hicksville, Ohio to the late William E. and Esther L. (Jewel) Ginther.
He was a 1967 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Leonard enjoyed golfing, fishing, and knife collecting. He was a member of the American Legion Post 496 in Kent and a member of the Bass Club for over 50 years. Leonard also enjoyed watching old movies, crossword puzzles, reading.
Besides his parents, Leonard is preceded in death by his brother, Daniel A. Ginther, and his sisters-in-law Kathryn Ginther and Ella Ginther.
Leonard is survived by his loving partner of 22 years, Karen McLain; his brothers Dennis Ginther and Robert Ginther; three nephews, Jeffrey (Beth) Ginther, Gregg (Amanda) Ginther, and Todd Ginther; three great-nephews Andrew, Carter, and Jackson Ginther. He also leaves behind Tracey and Kelley, who Leonard considered his adopted daughters, four grandchildren, Christopher, Hali, Dustin, and Ava, and a great-granddaughter Amelia.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Fond memories and words of sympathy may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com
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