Leslie J. “Les” Albright, age 81, of Shelby, died Monday, January 20, 2025 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital following a two-year illness.
Les was born March 25, 1943 in Shelby and graduated from Shelby High School in 1961. His 40-year career was spent at the Shelby Salesbook Company from where he retired under the Miami Systems ownership. Less than a week following retirement, Les began at Shelby Hardware where he worked for nearly 15 years until ultimately retiring in January of 2020.
Les is survived by his wife, Paula Kay (Sergent) Albright, whom he wed July 6, 1979; their children: Bob Albright of Huron and Kelly (Josh) Radcliff of Galion; grandchildren: Natalie Hornbeck (fiancé, Hayden Vent), Max Hornbeck, Cohen Albright, and Izabella Radcliff; his siblings: Jan (Michele) Graves, Tom (Cheryl) Graves, and Rita (Rick) Stanton; in-laws: Susie Sergent and Colleen Sergent (Rich Jones); and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Les was preceded in death by his mother: Helen (Albright) Graves; father: Floyd Albright; stepfather: Granville Graves; sisters: Terry Metzger and Susan Norris; and in-laws: Paul and Merline Sergent.
Family and friends are welcome on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 5-7 pm at the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Burial will be private in Oakland Cemetery, Shelby. For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (http://www.stjude.org/donate).
Condolences may be left on Les’ obituary on the funeral home’s website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or their Facebook page (Facebook.com/PenwellFuneralHome).
To view Les’ tribute video, click the link: Les’ tribute video.
I was sorry to hear about Les passing. He was a good man, I always depended on him to help me when I went to the hardware store, he was always very helpful.
Dear Paula and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Les’s passing. We will pray for you and your Family. Clem and Kathy
Les was in Jerry and I’s Class of “1961”. He was always a great guy. When he worked at Shelby Hardware he was very helpful when a person was looking for something special. Deepest sympathy to his family. Sincerely, Becky Barber
Paula and family you have my deepest sympathy.
Les was always kind and helpful at both the Salesbook
and the hardware.
Sorry to hear of the passing of Les. He was genuinely a “good guy”. And a pleasure to work with many years ago. He will be missed.
Paula, Bob, and family,
So sorry to hear about Les. I always enjoyed him helping me whenever I went to the hardware store. You are all in my thoughts and prayers .
Jane Yeager
I am so saddened tp hear of les`s passing. He was the kindest most courteous man I ever knew, both at the book where we both worked and in assisting customers at the hardware. I`ll miss him for sure. My sincere condolances to all the family.
Paula and family, Sorry to hear of Les’s passing. Sending prayers and hugs to you .
Paula & family, We are keeping you all in our thoughts. Les always had a smile on his face and we will miss him in the neighborhood.
Paula and family-
So sorry for your loss. All our prayers to you all.
So sorry to hear of Les passing. We pretty much grew up together. My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to his family.
What a privilege and an honor it was to work with Les, such a kind and good-humored man. Always a pleasure to see him at the hardware store after he retired. My condolences.