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Ron Singer, owner of popular Mount Vernon gay bar Leon's, dies
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· July 9, 2026
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Key takeaway The bar announced his death in a social media post, noting that he made Leon's a welcoming space for many people over the past 20 years.
Ron Singer, the 66-year-old owner of Leon's Backroom, a popular gay bar in Mount Vernon, has passed away. The bar announced his death in a social media post, noting that he made Leon's a welcoming space for many people over the past 20 years. The bar will continue to operate, but with adjusted hours on Thursday to allow staff to attend Singer's funeral on Friday.
Services are scheduled to take place at Sol Levinson's Chapel. Further details about Ron Singer's life and legacy can be found on the Baltimore Banner's website, which has the full article about his passing.
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Category: rights Published: July 9, 2026 Source: Washington Blade Reading time: 1 min
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