LeRoy Earl Preston

LeRoy Earl Preston, 78, of Langeloth, passed away on Saturday morning September 7, 2024 in the Weirton Medical Center.

He was born and raised in Cherry Valley on August 14, 1946 a son of the late Robert D. and Sarah McClements Preston.

He enjoyed piloting small airplanes in his younger years, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and attended the Atlasburg Church of the Nazarene.

Mr. Preston retired from LTV Steel in Aliquippa.

His loving wife,Alice Marie Noga Preston, who he married on April 23, 1970 survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his three children, Michelle Morgan and husband Bradley of Canonsburg; Debbie Bender and husband Mike of Langeloth and Michael Preston of Burgettstown; grandchildren Dalton and Zachary Crothers, Emily Meyers and husband Alexander, Isabella Bender, Michael Preston, Jr., Faith Marie Preston and Nathan Preston; a sister Mary Martha Chalupa of Aliquippa and many nieces and nephews.

Deceased in addition to his parents are his oldest son Leroy Preston, Jr.; brothers Robert, Johnny and Frank Preston; and sisters Sarah Jean Preston Haggerty, Gracie R. Preston and Margaret "Tiny" Weber.

Family and friends will be received from 11:00 a.m. until the time of a service at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 11, 2024 in the Slater Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc of Burgettstown, 73 Highland Avenue, Burgettstown, PA 15021. He will be laid to rest in the Grandview Cemetery, Florence.