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Charles Leathern Obituary

Charles W. Leathern Jr. of West Grove Charles W. Leathern, Jr. passed away suddenly on Dec. 17, 2012. Charles was a 1986 graduate of Marple Newtown High School and a 1989 graduate of The Williamson Free School Mechanical Trades. He was employed as an estimator for William A. Schmidt and Sons of Chester, Pa. for over 20 years and most recently with Rhodes Industries of Philadelphia. In 2002, Charles received a Chester County Master Composer Certification and spent many hours volunteering for the CCSWA. Charles is survived by his wife, Andrea, his parents, Charles, Sr. and Letitia (Millard) Leathern, a sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and John Shaw, nieces Danielle (Justin) Masterson, Nicole Shaw and Rachael Shaw, as well as a host of aunts, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Saturday, Dec. 22, at the Beeson Funeral Home, 2053 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE 19702, where friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades, 106 South New Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063. Beesonfuneralhome.com 302.453.1900.

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Published by The Daily Local from Dec. 19 to Dec. 21, 2012.

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Andrea P Leathern

April 23, 2025

Missing you at every turn. Charlie is a beautiful human and I still love him to the moon and back.

N.

April 9, 2013

Happy Birthday Charlie. I hope where ever you are they are giving you a nice venison dinner! It's been over 18 years since we parted but I am sorry to hear you are gone. My sympathies to your wife and family.

Michele Magnotta

February 28, 2013

Andrea,I just heard of Charles passing.I am so sorry.Although I left Glen's 2 years ago, I keep in touch and fondly remember you and Charles.Charles and I had great conversations about Newtown Square and Broomall.We knew alot of the same people and places even though we were years apart.My heartfelt condolences to you.

Patrick Monahan

January 31, 2013

God Speed Charlie! Haven't seen you in years as we went to Alice Grimm and then marple newtown circuit as classmates!

Charles Rapone

January 7, 2013

Charlie is a great friend. I looked to him as my older brother. We built things together, including my chicken coop. He always had great ideas. Some of the largest striped bass I have ever seen were caught by him. My nickname for him is "Pineman", mostly from our Jersey Shore Adventures…and for his wonderful appreciation on Nature.

Eugene Murphy

January 4, 2013

I worked with Charles for many year and knew him to be a kind hearted easy going guy. I am shocked and saddened to hear of his loss. God bless.

Charles Leathern, Jr

January 1, 2013

December 28, 2012

Charles was a great guy to work with.

amie griffin

December 23, 2012

I met charles when I went to work for schmidt. He was an awsome person,kind and funny. I will always remember when we all wnt to lunch on fridays and tom would order tuna fish. Chales would say you can tune a pianiao but u can't tune a fish..lol...well anyway. His untimley death is so sad. He will be missed..I am sorry I did not make it to say goodbye.but the family is in my payers

Linda and David Connery

December 21, 2012

We have known Charlie for many years as a friend and neighbor. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a great guy - generous, funny and hard-working. We will miss him.

Larry and Sue Peirce

December 20, 2012

My husband and I knew Charlie and his wife, Andrea, for many years; they lived across the road from us when we lived on Guernsey Road in West Grove, Charlie was a great guy and we are so sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Andrea and Charlie's family.

Roger Miller

December 20, 2012

I met Charlie through my friend Greg. I'll always remember hiking with Gunther at Ridley Creek State Park. Charlie was such a great guy- he will be dearly missed by many.

Donna Karstetter-Colona

December 20, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. The loss of one's child is mourned by all and we weep with you during this most difficult time. May you find comfort in your beautiful memories of Charlie. His smile will be with us forever.

December 20, 2012

I knew Charles and work with him. He was truely a great guy. He will be missed
Ed Korab

Conal

December 19, 2012

Charles was a good guy and a friend and this whole situation is a shame..

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