Theodore "Ted" Leonard, call sign W3VG, 73, of 20 South 3rd St., Bradford, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at his residence, with his loving wife and dog Brody by his side.
Born on August 3, 1946 in Westfield, New York , he was the son of the late Frederick Leonard and Margaret Harriet (Kester) Richardson. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1964.
After dating for 9 years, on November 26, 1994 in Bradford, he married his wife Peggy Hahn McGee who survives.
Ted received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from South Dakota University. In 2001, after 35 years of service, he retired as the senior probation officer of the Chautauqua County Probation Department.
He was a member of the McKean County Amateur Radio Club and loved teaching classes at the 911 center, also mentoring young adults on how to operate the HAM radio. He built a HAM radio repeater located in Limestone, NY for the use and enjoyment of all HAM radio operators.
Ted always received the Best Husband Award.
He is survived by his loving wife Peggy, two sons Michael (Gail) McGee, of Shinglehouse, Brian (Laurie) McGee, of Bradford, five grandchildren D. Michael McGee, Sara McGee, Gavin McGee, Keira McGee, Cooper McGee, a sister Barb Farrell, of Fredonia, NY and a brother John Leonard, of Ashville, NC, sister in law's Linda Rumrell, of Lakeland, FL., and Cynthia (Mark) Zelenka, of Bowie, MD, and brother in law Steve (Diane) Hahn, of Nebo, NC
Friends and Family are invited to a public visitation on Sunday, July 12, 2020 from 2 - 5 PM at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. South Ave. in Bradford, PA.
Memorial contributions if desired, may be made to McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113 Bradford, PA 16701.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com