Gary Adam Obituary
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Richard and Dorothy (Buckwalter) Balthaser. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Gary worked for Exide Corporation for thirty-five years and East Penn Manufacturing for twenty-five years, last working August 2025. He previously enjoyed hunting. Gary was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Dale Earnhardt fan.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his children: Shawn Adam, husband of Tammy, Ephrata; Kathy Stevens, wife of Craig, Syracuse, NY; and Christopher Adam, Jacksonville, FL; step-daughters: Tammy (Strickler) Adam, wife of Shawn, Ephrata; and Raylin (Strickler) Reidenour, wife of Derek, Exeter; seven grandchildren: Tyler, Connor, Catharine, Delaney, Joshua, Ashley and Emily; and one great-granddaughter: Raegan. Gary is also survived by siblings: Jeff Balthaser, husband of Susan, Charlottesville, NC; Lynn Balthaser, companion of Hillary, Ligonier; Sandra (Adam) Stamm, wife of Brian, Bethel; and Jo (Adam) Herr, wife of Rick, Jonestown.
Services will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 65 S. 4th Street, Hamburg (off street parking in rear). A viewing will be on Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
65 S. 4th Street, Hamburg, PA 19526
People and places connected with Gary
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Gary Adam
Make a Donation
in Gary Adam's name
How to support Gary's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Gary Adam's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more