LeRoy J. Lashaway, 90, of Perrysburg passed away on March 11, 2025 in Perrysburg Township with his family at his side. He was born on May 21, 1934 to Orville and Dorothy (Plotts) Lashaway. Following graduation from high school, LeRoy served his nation in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Barbara Ann Morlock on February 15, 1958 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stony Ridge. LeRoy and Barbara were blessed with 3 sons and celebrated over 66 years of marriage together before Barbara’s passing in October of 2024.
LeRoy worked as an Electrician for Green Electric in Whitehouse, Ohio. In 1966 he started working for H. Poll Electric Co. in Toledo. In 1969 he opened and managed the Findlay branch of H. Poll Electric until his retirement.
A man of faith, LeRoy was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stony Ridge, his other memberships include: Five Point Steam Threshers, National Threshers Association, North West Ohio Antique Machinery Association, and The Boy Scouts of America Troop #259 in Perrysburg where LeRoy served as a Cub Master & Assistant Scout Master.
He enjoyed taking vacations with his family, going to the Outer Banks of NC, the Smokey Mountain National Park, walking hand in hand with Barbara along the beach, and attending steam thresher shows with his family. LeRoy had many joys; however, it was spending time with his family that brought him the most happiness.
LeRoy is survived by his sons: Steven (Beth) Lashaway, and James (Lydia) Lashaway both of Bowling Green. Grandchildren: Morgan (Ryan) Lenke, Drew (Sherri) Lashaway, Dana (Alessio) Giorgerini and 8 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife Barbara, he was preceded in death by his son, David Lashaway, parents and sister; JoAnn (Leroy “Mick”) Ryerson.
Family and friends will be received on Monday, March 17, 2025 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5520 Fremont Pike, Stony Ridge, Ohio between the times of 9:30-11:00 a.m., with a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be, Pastor Cindy Ritter. LeRoy will be laid to rest next to Barbara in New Belleville Ridge Cemetery, in Dowling, following the service in the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to: St. John’s Lutheran Church or the National Threshers Association (Building Fund). Those wishing to express a word of encouragement, share a memory or photo may do so at www.marshfuneralhomes.com.
