Wellersburg, PA – Leslie L. Sam Emerick, 74, of Wellersburg, died Friday, October 28, 2011, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born November 8, 1936, in Wellersburg, PA; he was a son of the late Lester C. and Florence A. (Lowery) Emerick. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Delono Don Emerick and Fay M. Solly Emerick

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet Arlene (Bonner) Emerick, daughters, Diana L. McKenzie and husband Rick of Mt Savage, Tammy E. Emerick of Meyersdale, Shella M. Emerick-Navalaney and husband Stanley of LaVale; four grandchildren, Meggan and Skylar McKenzie, Stanley Jr and Amber Navalaney; a great granddaughter, Jayla Long; sisters, Pat A. Perdew and husband Melvin of Mobile, Al, Paulette K. McCoy and husband Robert of Hyndman and Sue Keifer of Bedford.

Sam was a tire builder at Kelley-Springfield Tire retiring in 1987 after 29 1/2 years. He was a member of the Barrelville Outdoor Club and the Mt. Savage Outdoor Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Friends will be received at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Inc., 169 Clarence Street, Hyndman on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Eric Shaulis officiating.

Burial will be private at Mountainview Cemetery, Barton, MD