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LEIGH BECHTLE Obituary

BECHTLE LEIGH JOSEPH October 6, 1949 - March 3, 2026 Leigh J. Bechtle, Esq. Survived by sons, John, Nathaniel Perrine, and siblings, Marianne, Geoff, Chris, Nina Small, Perry, and Thad.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Mar. 18, 2026.

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David McQuiston

Yesterday

So sorry to learn of Leigh's death. He and I were great friends in grade school, at St. Patrick's, when his family lived in Malvern.

David McQuiston

Yesterday

So sorry to learn of Leigh's death. He and I were great friends in grade school at St. Patrick's when his family lived in Malvern.

Paul Canavin

Yesterday

Sorry for your loss. I went to Deven Prep with Leigh for 2 years and even played a few gigs in a band with him.

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