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Barry Leith Obituary

Barry A. Leith, 68, of Hellertown, died peacefully October 25, 2023 at Belle Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Quakertown. He was born in Fountain Hill on October 29, 1954 to the late Harold E. Leith and Helen M. (Borovies) Leith Talaber.

Barry worked many years at the former Knauss Meats in Richlandtown. He later retired from Giant Foods in Hellertown where he had worked in the Dairy Department. Baseball and bowling were Barry's passions. He coached Girls Little League Baseball for a decade. After many years as an outstanding bowler, Barry achieved his perfect score in 2003. He was a member of the Dewey Social Club and a longtime member of Hellertown Democratic Club.

Barry's sole survivor is his sister: Pam Transue of Lower Saucon Twp. He is predeceased by a brother-in-law: Robert Transue.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation period from 10-11 a.m. Monday, October 30th, 2023 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street – Hellertown followed by the service at 11 a.m. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. A funeral repast will be held at the Carriage House at Heintzelmans, immediately following the graveside service. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at: www.heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Barry's name to an animal organization of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Morning Call on Oct. 27, 2023.

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Bruce myers

November 3, 2023

Worked with Barry at Giant, used to take him home sometimes, always liked being around him

Dorothy (Dottie) Padilla

October 31, 2023

Pam,
I am so sorry to have read this about your brother, Lots of prayers being sent to you. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Dianne Borovies

October 29, 2023

So sorry for your loss, Pam. Know it is very hard to say goodbye to your big brother. May your years together and good memories from the past be a comfort to you. Rest in peace, Barry.

Lindsey Henry

October 28, 2023

Thinking of you Pam! So sorry for your loss.

Laura Donaldson

October 27, 2023

Pam, sorry to read of Barry´s passing. He always brought a smile to my face when he would chat with me while I was in Giant. He was so relieved to finally retire. RIP Barry

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