Oct 6, 2013

Former Union Electric employee

Leslie Robert Bradburn, 57, of Bulger, died Saturday, October 5, 2013, in his home.

He was born April 26, 1956, in Canonsburg, a son of Elmer John and Josephine Krezanosky Bradburn of McDonald.

Mr. Bradburn was employed by Union Electric Steel in Burgettstown for 38 years.

He was a member of the SNPJ No. 39 in Midway and its hook team, a member of Burgettstown Italian Club and its bocce team, and the Cherry Valley Sportmens Club.

Mr. Bradburn was an avid deer hunter and made deer jerky.

On May 23, 1975, he married Susan Lazzini, who survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Jennifer Bradburn of McDonald and Allison (Joe) Stevens of Bulger; three grandchildren, Logan and Dylan Bradburn and Cassidy Stevens; two brothers, Johnny Bradburn of Muse and Brian (Christine) Bradburn of Jonestown; and a sister, Linda (Dave Kobert) Bradburn of McMurray.

Also surviving is his canine companion, Simba.

Deceased is a sister, Anna Lynn Bradburn.

Friends will be received from noon to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday in Taucher Funeral Home, 23 Erie Mine Road, Burgettstown, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 9, with the Rev. Charles Puff officiating. Other arrangements will be held at the convenience of the family.

For further information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.taucherfuneralhome.com.