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Bernard Leisey Obituary
He was the husband of Anna May (Moyer) Leisey, whom he married July 2, 1950.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Clarence H. and Mary M. (Schaeffer) Leisey.
He was employed as a quality-control supervisor at East Penn Manufacturing for 24 years until retiring in 1996.
He served in the Navy during World War II.
Bernie played second base for Reading High School and Reading Clothiers baseball teams. He also played saxophone for Royal Manhatters.
He was a member of East End Athletic Association.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Cindy A., wife of Jeffrey P. Darlington, and Timothy B. Leisey, and wife, Robin C., both of Reading.
Other survivors include a brother, Gerald L. Leisey, Reading.
There are also three grandsons: Andrew P. Darlington, Peter G. Darlington and Stephen M. Leisey; two granddaughters, Lindsay A. Darlington and Erin E. Leisey; and a great-grandson, Lukas T.
Services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 1501 N. 11th St., Reading, with the Rev. Eileen M. LeVan officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township. Friends are invited to call Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Nativity Lutheran Church, 1501 N. 13th St., Reading, PA 19604. Online condolences may be made at sandersfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bernard Leisey
The true legend of Reading, PA. Love to my family from California.
September 18, 2008
Lois Bowers
September 11, 2008
Dear Robin and Tim and family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of your father. My prayers will be with you.
Cynthia Gorman
September 10, 2008
Darlington/Leisey families,
"Pop-pop" will sadly be missed but happy memories will have a special place in my heart forever. I will remember him as a man who loved life and always had a smile or something funny and unexpected to say to brighten our days.
Jennifer Ettel
September 8, 2008
To Cindy (One of my dearest lifetime friends) Jeff , Tim, and of course Mrs Leisey, I am so very sorry. Mr Leisey was one of the sweetest and most pleasant people I have met in my life. I was blessed to have known all of you,from very early in my life. Our families had some good times, many moons ago. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Jennifer (Buck) and Gary Ettel
Dennis Martin
September 8, 2008
Tim
I am truly sorry for your loss. It is nice to see your Dad lived a full and long life. I know how hard is is to accept this step we make to the next phase of life.
Sorry I can't attend the services as I will be out of the country.
Sincerely
Dennis Martin
Anne Lucas
September 8, 2008
My sympathy goes out to the wonderful Leisey/Darlington family. Bernie was a family friend for a long time and a terrific guy. I suspect that he's already connected with some Pikers up above to play and/or watch some baseball. I'm so sorry that I'm in New England, with house guests, and can't pay my respects in person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Anne Guldin Lucas
Joelle Behnfeldt
September 7, 2008
Erin and family,
Phil and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Terry Ziegler
September 6, 2008
To the family of Bernie,
It was sad for me to learn of Bernie's passing. He was a unique person and always fun to be around. He was a former co-worker of mine.
April Wenzel
September 6, 2008
Bernie and my father, Bob Gresh, shared a lifetime of memories from playing baseball at 11th & Pike as children, marriages, raising their families, occasional gatherings as they glided through the golden years until the recent friendly phone call. Undoubtedly, Bernie was my Dad's best friend. He will be sadly missed by Bob and by all the people that were lucky enough to have known him. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. "A real man". My thoughts are with the Leisy's during this somber time.
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