Leonard L. Leibold Sr.

Leonard L. Leibold Sr. obituary, Annville, PA

Leonard L. Leibold Sr.

Leonard Leibold Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory - Jonestown on Jan. 2, 2026.
Leonard L. Leibold, Sr., 86, of Annville, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in his garage, surrounded by everyone who loved him. He was the husband of Ruth I. (Himmelberger) Leibold. On October 12th, they celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary.

Born in Manheim on February 16, 1939, he was the son of the late Leon R. and Lomie (Showers) Leibold. Following high school, Leonard served for 8 years in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was the owner and operator of Leibold's Garage for 55 years and ceased operations at the end of December 2025. He was a member of the Mt. Lebanon Lodge #226 and the VFW.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Leonard L. Leibold, Jr., of Annville; his daughter Juanita M., wife of Jeffrey Kreiser of Jonestown; grandson Leonard L. Leibold, III; and granddaughters Chalen Leibold and Elizabeth R. Kreiser. He was preceded in death by his brothers John H. Leibold and Leon R. Leibold.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Jonestown. There will be a Masonic Service at 8:45 a.m. followed by the viewing from 9:00 until the start of the service. Interment with military honors will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

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January 3, 2026

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January 3, 2026

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January 2, 2026

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Robert J. Miklas, USN.

January 3, 2026

Leonard, you are now relieved from your watch. A job well done fellow navy veteran and mason. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation“s defender. Smooth sailing shipmate

Pat Klopp

January 3, 2026

Our deepest sympathies...
Love and Prayers.
Watson and Pat Klopp

The Staff of Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory

January 2, 2026

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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