Leonard  Endza, 78, of Harding,a devoted father, poppy , friend, and organic gardener  passed away Sunday March 25, 2012 into the arms of his Savior at the Commonwealth Hospice of Wilkes-Barre, St. Luke Villa., surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Luzerne, he was the son of the late Michael and Pearl Omillian Endza.

Leonard attended Luzerne High School and was a U.S. Army Veteran.

He was a retired coal miner and retired from Pagnotti Enterprises as a heavy equipment mechanic.
Mr. Endza also worked after retirement at Tobin's greenhouse in Forty Fort and as caretaker of the Tobin farm.

He was a member of the United Mine workers Union and the Polish National Alliance and the Falls Senior Citizens Center.

Preceding him in death were his wife the former Jeanette Ritter and brothers Joseph, Steven and Edward Endza and sisters Catherine Bogdon, Leona Mickelson, Ann Yantachka, and Stella and Josephine Endza.

Surviving are his son Paul Endza, Exeter and his daughter Linda Scherer, Exeter ,her fiance and special friend of Leonard, John Lizak.
Sisters Marion Mizenko, Kingston ; Theresa and her husband Frank Spinelli, Ontario, New York
Grandchildren David and Matthew Scherer along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday March 29, 2012 at 9:30am from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10:00am at the Church of the Holy Redeemer ( Corpus Christi Parish) Rt. 92 , Harding.
Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.

Friends may call Wednesday from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank all of Leonard's caregivers at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Highland Manor Nursing Home and especially to the angels at St. Luke's Villa Hospice Unit.
many thanks also to all of his friends at the Falls Senior Citizens Center, his neighbors and all of his other friends and family who were so kind and supportive throughout his illness. Memorial donations may be in at the funeral home in Leonard's name for a recliner fund for St. Luke's Villa.
To send the family expressions of sympathy or an online condolence please visit www.gubbiottifh.com.