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Leslie Carroll Flick

Leslie Carroll Flick, 82, of Sligo, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in the home he was born in after a period of declining health.

He was born December 21, 1932 in Toby Twp., Clarion Co., PA, the son of Ellsworth and Irene (Koch) Flick.

Leslie graduated from Union High School and served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He married the former M. Ruth Kifer on December 1, 1956 and they recently celebrated 58 years of marriage. He worked in coal mining and was also a glass installer in heavy equipment. Leslie loved being outdoors and hunted until his health declined. Gardening and reading were also favorite pastimes.

He was proud of his service with the Southern Clarion County Ambulance Service. Leslie trained as an EMT and was on the first ambulance run the service made. He continued to keep active until his work took him out of the area and maintained his certification until his health declined.

Leslie was a faithful believer in God and last attended the New Athens Church of God of Prophecy. For more than 20 years he sang in a trio with his wife and dear family friend, Shirley, performing at many area churches, hymn sings and special services. He had a special way of encouraging people he met. Family was very dear to Leslie and he loved having gatherings at his home.

His memory will be cherished by his loving wife, M. Ruth (Kifer) Flick; son, Mark Flick, of Huey; granddaughter, Tara Gathers, of East Brady; great-grandson, Tegan Gathers; step-granddaughter, Kristin McGiffin; step-great-grandchildren, David, Mackenzie, Robert and Mya; brothers, Raymond Flick and wife, Shirley, of Cowansville, Arthur Flick and wife, Audrey, of Rimersburg, and Alfred Flick and wife, Shirley, of Jonesboro, AR; brother-in-law, James Kifer and wife, Dolores, of Youngstown, OH; sister-in-law, Cheryl Flick, of Houston, TX; and several nieces, nephews and cousins whom he loved dearly.

Leslie was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Roger Flick, Gordon Flick and Elmer Junior Flick; sister-in-law, Jean Flick; and special niece, Leah Flick.

Relatives and friends will be received from 11 AM until the time of funeral services at 1 PM on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 758 Main Street, Rimersburg, with his nephew, the Rev. Scott Kifer, officiating.

Contributions can be made in Leslie's honor to Clarion Forest VNA Hospice, 271 Perkins Rd., Clarion, PA 16214, or the American Diabetes Association, Pittsburgh Chapter, 100 W. Station Square Dr., Suite 1900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

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