Leon H Dashner

Leon Dashner, 53, of Centerville, passed away at his residence at 4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve. Born April 16, 1961 in Titusville, Leon was the son of the late Leon H. and Pauline Whitman Dashner, Sr. He was married March 21, 1997 to the former Tina Evans, who survives.Leon was a retired Bus Driver for Twin Creeks Busing Company. He enjoyed hunting, playing video games and music. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR on television and building NASCAR models. Leon especially cherished spending time with his family.In addition to his wife, Leon is survived by his son, Jesse Dashner, and his daughter, Cheyenne Dashner, both of Centerville; his brother, Frank Dashner and his wife, Joyce, of Guys Mills; and his sister, Paula Bickel and her husband, Randy, of Guys Mills. He is also survived by his in-laws, James E. and Charlotte Evans of Franklin; his 2 brothers-in-law, Dale Evans, his wife, Kim, and their family, of Oil City, and James D. Evans of Franklin; his sister-in-law, Carol Proctor, her husband, Mark, and their family of Franklin; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He is additionally survived by his favorite companion, Deliha, a Siberian husky.Family and friends of Leon will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc, 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Sunday, December 28th from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home following visitation with Tom Cook, friend of the family, officiating.The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the family (409 6th Street, Franklin, Pa 16323) to help defray funeral expenses.To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for more information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.