Leonard M. Borusky, Sr., 81 of Catawissa formerly of Shenandoah passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Shenandoah on October 25, 1944, he was a son of the late Leonard E. and Mary (Olexa) Borusky.

He was a 1962 graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah.

Mr. Borusky was a decorated Vietnam Veteran having served his country in the Navy from 1965 until 1967. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medical with Device.

On August 2, 1975 in Elkton, Maryland, he married the former Mary Ann J. Treskolasky who survives.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.

Len was a talented musician and played the guitar in several bands including Chubby and the Royals and The Bossmen. He had a passion for drinking coffee and was an avid reader. Len was a kind and generous person. Above all else, his family was of most importance to him especially his grandson, Bodhi, who in recent years was the truly light of his life.

Surviving in addition to his loving and devoted wife of over fifty years, Mary Ann J. “Mare” Borusky are his son, Leonard M. Borusky Jr. and his wife Julie of Plymouth, Massachusetts; his daughter, Janell Borusky of Shenandoah Heights; his cherished grandson, Bodhi Garvey; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers.

Religious services with military honors will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc., 40 N. Jardin St., Shenandoah with Rev. Jack Murray officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Saturday morning from 9:30 am until 11:00 am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals.

Joseph J. Stutz, Inc. Funeral Home, 40 S. Market St., Mt. Carmel, Joseph J. Stutz III, Supervisor and Christopher L. Kowalski, Funeral Director are in care of the arrangements. To offer condolences or share memories or photos of Len with his family, please sign the guestbook below.