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Thelma Leach Obituary

HUNLOCK CREEK — Thelma Louise Leach, 77, of Hunlock Creek, passed away Feb. 15, 2018, at Birchwood Nursing Center, Nanticoke.

She was born Oct. 15, 1940, in Wilkes-Barre, a daughter of the late Wilbur Dougal and Cora Rogers Dougal.

Thelma retired from Home Health Care and in-home cosmetology.

She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Thelma was a devoted softball coach for 36 years and was instrumental in developing the Hunlock Creek Athletic Association Softball League.

Surviving are her son, Dale Leach; daughters, Susan Leach and Berdene Perillo, all of Hunlock Creek; three grandchildren, Joseph Leach, Levi Perillo and Jordan Cragle; five great-grandchildren, Caidie, Jaidyn, Kimberly, Bailey and Kolson; sisters, Jane Gill, of South Carolina, and Sharon Pudimott, of Dallas, Pa.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Dougal; and sister, Shirley Strohl.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Rd., Hunlock Creek, with Pastor Jim McGee officiating.

Visitation will be at the funeral home 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Interment will be in Bloomingdale Cemetery, Ross Township, Shickshinny.

Published by Times Leader from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2018.
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I just found a ceramic bear Thelma painted for me. I worked work her at Impact. She was a great woman. Strong woman. Sad to see she passed. So sorry for your loss

Robin Guerrero

January 28, 2023

I was very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I have very good memories of her always cheering us on in basketball and softball and yelling at us if we weren't playing up to our potential( in a good way ). She also had no problem letting the refs know if she didn't like a call; LOL She truely cared about the girls and really made an impact for girls sports. You should be very proud of her commitment and accomplishments. I hope you all are doing well.

Eileen Winckoski Haas

February 28, 2018

Dale, Sue, and Berdene. My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you in the loss of your Mother. Our families shared many good memories and though the years have passed, I think of you often. Sincerely, Connie Lanning

February 20, 2018

rest in peace Thelma leach my daughter Candace zagata enjoyed playing softball for you

February 20, 2018

Sorry for the loss your Mother - my thoughts and prayers are with you all... - Bonnie Samsel, Nescopeck, PA.

February 20, 2018

My condolences to the family. Thelma was such a good person and I'm thankful she was so committed to coaching softball and officiating girls basketball; she was a big influence in my life. Jean

Jean Davenport

February 19, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Thelma was my Mom's (Joan Williams) best friend -- and I'm thankful for that. Thinking of all of you, and holding you in prayer.
Judy Hartman (Williams)

February 19, 2018

Thelma was a big part of our growing up as our softball coach. I am Thankful for all she did for us. May she Rest In Peace

Maureen Kormas Kane

February 19, 2018

God be with you in the loss of your love one She is in the arms of our Lord

Agnes Turosky

February 19, 2018

So sorry may she rest in peace. You are in my prayers

Karen Alber

February 19, 2018

You have our sympathy and prayers in your time of sorrow. We have many good memories of Thelma. Darvin & Dorothy

Darvin Donahey

February 18, 2018

So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Fred&Wendy Thomas

February 18, 2018

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