Deacon Leonard (Len) Parker, a deacon of the Archdiocese, died on June 13, 2024, at the age of 75. Deacon Len was ordained by Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati on September 29, 2001. He served the Archdiocese as a permanent deacon for twenty-two years.

Upon his ordination, Deacon Len was assigned to St. Mary Parish in Hillsboro. He served faithfully at the parish throughout his entire ordained ministry. Deacon Len was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen, in 2017, to whom he was married for 35 years. He leaves his two sons, one daughter, and their spouses, as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 212 South High St., Hillsboro, OH 45133. Visitation will precede the Mass at the church from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

You may read the full obituary on the funeral home website. Please keep the repose of the soul of Deacon Len Parker in your prayers, as well as peace and consolation for his entire family.