Obituary of Richard Leach

Richard Leach, age 88, of Millerton, PA, died on Monday, May 10, 2010 in St. Josephs Hospital, Elmira, NY. He was born February 8, 1922 in Manchester, England, a son of Richard and Helena (Kelly) Leach. He was married to the late Mary M. (Jackson) Leach who died in 1971. Richard retired from Penn Fruit Co. in Philadelphia as a meat cutter. He was in the Royal Marines during WWII and a member of the Shriners. Richard is survived by two daughters, Helena Dimaio of Millerton, PA, Elizabeth Irwin of King of Prussia, PA; two brothers, John Leach of England, and Eric Leach of Canada. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary M. Leach. A graveside service will be held at Glenwood Memorial Cemetery, Broomall, PA on Monday, May 24, 2010 at 11:00 AM. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933 is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com