Rev. Father Leo Michael Carley

Rev. Father Leo Carley, Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Chapel passed away at the age of 91 on March 19, 2026, in the rectory next to his beloved church. Father Carley was born on October 17, 1934 in Honesdale, PA, to the late William and Margaret C. (Haggerty) Carley. He graduated from Honesdale Catholic High School in 1953 and attended Villanova University school from 1953-1955 then St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore , MD from 1955 to 1961.

Father was ordained to the priesthood on May 27, 1961 by Bishop Jerome D. Hanson in Scranton, PA and was assigned to St. Juliana Church in Rock Lake, PA, Holy Rosary Parish in Scranton, PA and St. Aloysius in Wilkes-Barre, PA. In the early 70's Fr. Carley joined the Traditional Catholic Movement and came to Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel as Pastor in 1977. He also served as Pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes in Wheeling West Virginia for many years.

He is survived by his brother James and sister Margaret (William) Werner both of Honesdale , PA. He was preceded in death by his brother Francis and his sister Mary Megidem and Rita Lillie.

Funeral Rites will begin with Reception of the Body on March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, 2935 Chenoweth Rd., Akron, OH 44312 followed Vespers and Holy Rosary. A wake follows until 9:00pm. A Requiem High Mass will take place on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00 in the Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Masses in Father's memory would be appreciated.