Sunday, May 31, 2009, Virginian-Pilot, page B7, Norfolk, VA Leo J. Grasser VIRGINIA BEACH - Leo J. Grasser, 68, passed away Friday morning, May 29, 2009, in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital surrounded by family. He was born Feb. 13, 1941, in Johnstown, Pa., to the late Charles and Mary Haney Grasser and was the beloved husband of Joan Grasser for 30 years. Leo enlisted in the United States Navy after high school and served his country as an avionics electrician until his retirement in 1982. He loved crossword puzzles, history, good movies, and cats. And, despite a fear of dogs, developed a very special love for three Jack Russell terriers, his grand-dogs. Leo is survived by his wife, Joan Grasser of Virginia Beach; his sons, Joseph Grasser of Tampa, Fla., and Matthew Grasser of Wiscasset, Maine; four grandsons; his stepdaughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Tim Burgess of Virginia Beach; and his sister, Ann Pershing of Wilmore, Pa. He was preceded in death by eight of his brothers and sisters. A private family service will be held in Johnstown, Pa. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, 740 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451 or Edgar Cayce's ARE, 215 67th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is handling arrangements, www.candfservices.com.