Leyon Mike Paluch

April 13, 2015

VULCAN- Leyon M. Paluch passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015. He was born in Vulcan, son of the late Jacob and Catherine (Tznadel) Paluch. Leyon graduated from Vulcan High School, and served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was one of the 1527 men who survived a torpedo sinking of the Cape San Juan on November 11, 1943. He married Jessie C. Szafran on July 9, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio. She preceded him on October 25, 1998. Leyon worked as a building contractor in the Ohio area and built over 100 homes in his career. Along with Jessie retired to the family farm in Vulcan, where he built their retirement home and they enjoyed many happy years together. Leyon loved caring for his yard and flowers, and had a passion for T-Bird cars. Leyon is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his three sisters and three brothers. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 22 from 10-11 a.m. at St. Barbara’s Church in Vulcan. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Barbara’s Church with Fr. Timothy Ekaitis officiating. Interment will follow at the Norway Township Cemetery.