Leo W. Vuocolo

Leo W. Vuocolo

Leo W. Vuocolo, 84, of Lock Haven, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.

Born Nov. 2, 1940, in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Leo M. Vuocolo and Beryl Baney Baughman.

Leo was a veteran of the United States Navy, proudly serving from 1957 to 1962.

On Dec. 27, 1960, he married the former Rosetta Dauberman, who preceded him in death on Aug. 11, 2018.

Following his return from service, Leo worked at Piper Aircraft, Winner’s Packing Plant and C-Cor Electronics of State College before he and Rose founded Leo’s Italian & Specialty Foods, where Leo worked until his retirement.

He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Parish, attending St. Agnes Catholic Church, and was a past member of the Lock Haven Sons of Italy.

Leo dedicated his life to God and family, sharing his love by living a simple and meaningful life, putting faith in God’s strength and grace to guide them. He enjoyed gardening, strumming his guitar, nature and going for walks. He had a great passion for baking and cooking. Throughout his life, Leo retained a wealth of knowledge in many aspects through his love and passion for reading.

He is survived by three daughters, Lori Vuocolo (Kreg Stark) Casilio, of Lock Haven, Kelly Vuocolo, of Lock Haven, and Beth Vuocolo, of Flemington; two sisters, Deanna VanGorder and Kim Toner; six grandchildren, Brooke (Andy) Perez, Morgan (Kyle Boone) Russell, Gunner (Ashly Yost) Vuocolo, Rocco Stark, Kyler Stark and Mia (Bron) Jones; and two great-grandchildren, Jada Jones and Kolt Stark.

In addition to his wife and parents, Leo was preceded in death by a grandson, Sammy Casilio.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at 2 p.m., at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 3 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven, Pa., with Military Veteran Honors to follow.

Private burial will take place at St. Agnes Catholic Cemetery, Lock Haven.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, Pa.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.donaldwalkerfuneralhome.com