James Allan Plenderleith

            James Allan Plenderleith, of Perkasie and formerly of Dublin, PA, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021, at his home.  He was 72.

            Born in Cheltenham, PA, he was the son of the late William and Eileen (Stagg) Plenderleith. He was a 1966 graduate of Cheltenham High School.

            He was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and recipient of two Purple Heart medals, serving with the 101st Airborne Division.

            Mr. Plenderleith’s career in business began with the Trotter Pretzel Co., Hatfield, PA, where he worked for 20 years.  Then, he owned and operated Baker’s Best Pretzel Co., also in Hatfield, for seven years and later Bagelworks, Lansdale, PA, for 25 years until retiring.

            A car and NASCAR enthusiast, he was an avid fan of race car driver, Mark Martin, and Fords.  He also loved country music and animals, especially dogs.  In his early years, he enjoyed pheasant hunting.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

            He is survived by four sons, James “Jim” Plenderleith and his wife Kate, of Spring Mount, PA, Shane Plenderleith, of Perkasie, PA, Scott Plenderleith and his wife Megan, of Aledo, TX, and Jason Plenderleith, of Quakertown, PA; nine grandchildren, Natasha, Hailey, Kiley, Jason, Tiffany, Rachel, Amber, Nathan and Logan; his great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert “Bob” Plenderleith and his wife Sandy, of Reading, PA; and his former wife, Susan Baker.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Plenderleith.

            His Funeral Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

            In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS  66675.

            Arrangements are by the Bernard Suess Funeral Home, 606 Arch Street, Perkasie, PA.