Leonard "Penner" Eliason , 82, of 10404 School St. Findley Lake, New York died at 8:45 a.m.Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at his home. He was born on May 16, 1927 in Erie, Pa. the son of the late Oscar and Jennie (Anderson) Eliason. Leonard was a graduate of Clymer Central School, He was a US Navy Veteran in WWII, And a member of the Corry VFW Post #264; He was a member of the Findley Lake United Methodist Church. He was a tool and die maker; retiring from Corry Contract. He enjoyed Gardening and model making. Leonard is survived by: three daughters: Lenore Eliason, Findley Lake, N.Y.; Patsy Eliason, Silver Creek, N.Y.; Susan (Timothy) Eliason Buckel, Canton, Mich.; two grandchildren, Daniel Buckel & Jennifer Buckel. Twonieces whom he raised, Sandra Hitchcock Croscutt of Taylorsville, N.C.; and Betty Lou Hitchcock Shepard of Union City, Pa.; and many other nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his Wife, Shirley Mae Wright Eliason, January 15, 2007, married June 23, 1951; two brothers, Edward A. Eliason and Harold Eliason; and one sister June Shafer. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday April 24, 2010, at the Spitzer Funeral Home, Sherman, N.Y. with Pastor William Nicholson officiating. Calling hours will be prior to the service from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Burial will be in Mina Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Findley Lake Fire Department, PO Box 158, Findley Lake, NY 14736.