Leo E. Kiefer Jr.

Leo E. Kiefer Jr., 65, of Chicora, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes in his home, early Saturday morning, September 20, 2025.

Leo was born in Elizabeth, Allegheny County on April 3, 1960. He was the son of the late Leo E. Sr. and Anna Marie Kemple Kiefer. He was a 1978 graduate of Karns City Area High School, and attended Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh where he was a member of the Sigma Delta Phi fraternity. Most recently, Leo had been employed as an accountant for Learning Tree. He enjoyed fishing, collecting baseball cards, and golfing. He was an avid sports enthusiast, and a fan of the Karns City Gremlins, Pitt Panthers, Penn State Nittany Lions, Steelers, Penguins and yes, even the “woeful Pirates.”

Leo is survived by his sister, Leanora A. “Lee” Kiefer-West of Chicora, as well as a number of cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Brian and Joseph Kiefer, and his sister-in-law, Sharon J. Kiefer-West.

Friends will be received at the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora-Fenelton Road, Chicora from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Karns City Regional Ambulance Service, PO Box 21, Petrolia, PA 16050. For more information, or to send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.

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